Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 5158 — Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to spend public money in support of certain professional associations that promote or implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Last action — Referred to State Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to spend public money in support of certain professional associations that promote or implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 140.014, Local Government Code.

  • Section 140.014, Local Government Code

    Sec. 140.014. PROHIBITION ON EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC MONEY IN SUPPORT OF CERTAIN ASSOCIATIONS. (a) In this section: (1) "Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative" means an initiative that: (A) is based on the belief that identity classifications are central to understanding social, professional, and political disparities; (B) requires, encourages, or otherwise promotes organizational practices such as employee hiring and promotion, resource allocation, or policy formulation to achieve proportional representation of identity classification groups or to eliminate perceived systemic differences between them; or (C) otherwise promotes discriminatory treatment of a person on the basis of the person's identity classification. (2) "Identity classification" means a classification of a person based on the race, color, religion, national origin, or ethnicity of the person. (3) "Professional association" means a nonprofit association or organization that engages in activities in support of: (A) similarly situated political subdivisions; or (B) a class of professionals. (b) A political subdivision may not spend public money in support of a professional association that promotes or implements a diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative, including by: (1) paying a membership fee or due to the association; or (2) paying for an officer or employee of the political subdivision to attend or participate in a conference or similar event hosted by the association.

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Action History

  1. Referred to State Affairs

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5158 do?
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to spend public money in support of certain professional associations that promote or implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Who sponsors HB 5158?
HB 5158 is sponsored by Joanne Shofner and Mike Olcott.
What is the current status of HB 5158?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 5158?
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