Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.

HB 1479 prohibits public Texas universities from denying student organizations benefits or taking action against them based on political, religious, philosophical, or academic viewpoints. It directly affects student organizations and their leaders by preventing discrimination related to their beliefs, mission, or conduct standards. The bill establishes legal remedies, allowing affected groups to seek declaratory judgments or injunctions against universities for violations, and waives university immunity for these cases. It applies only to violations occurring on or after September 1, 2025, with existing cases governed by prior law.