HB 2420

relating to requiring each public institution of higher education
to designate a Title VI coordinator.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Subchapter Z, Chapter 51, Education Code, is
amended by adding Section 51.9318 to read as follows:
Sec. 51.9318.  DESIGNATION OF TITLE VI COORDINATOR.  (a)  In
this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning
(b)  Each institution of higher education shall designate an
employee of the institution with expertise in Title VI, Civil
Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. Section 2000d et seq.), to serve as a
(c)  A Title VI coordinator designated under Subsection (b)
(1)  oversee the institution's compliance with Title
VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. Section 2000d et seq.);
(2)  promote equal access to and participation in the
programs and activities of the institution of higher education;
(3)  provide training and educational resources
(4)  document and investigate complaints alleging a
violation of Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. Section
(5)  maintain records and reports regarding complaints
received and investigations conducted under Subdivision (4); and
(6)  perform any other relevant duties established by
the institution of higher education.
SECTION 2.  Section 51.9318, Education Code, as added by
this Act, applies beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year.
SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2025.