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SB 1797

AN ACT relating to a prohibition against the consideration of race or

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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

relating to a prohibition against the consideration of race or

Subject Areas

Governor Human Relations State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Bill Text

relating to a prohibition against the consideration of race or
ethnicity as a factor when appointing the members of a state board,
commission, or other state agency with statewide jurisdiction.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 467.021(b), Government Code, is amended
(b)  In making appointments to the commission, the governor
shall strive to achieve representation by all the population groups
of the state with regard to economic status and [,] sex[, race, and
SECTION 2.  Section 651.009(a), Government Code, is amended
(a)  In each case in which the governing body of a state
board, commission, or other state agency that has statewide
jurisdiction is appointed by the governor or another appointing
authority, the governor or appointing authority shall ensure that,
to the extent possible, the membership of the governing body
reflects the [racial, ethnic, and] geographic diversity of this
SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill History

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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to a prohibition against the consideration of race or

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