Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from providing funding to a student organization that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

HB 4349 prohibits Texas public universities from providing funding to student organizations that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Specifically, it bans funding for groups that adopt DEI policies, host DEI-related events, have dedicated DEI officers, or promote such initiatives. The bill defines DEI initiatives as efforts providing differential treatment or special benefits based on race, color, or ethnicity. This law applies to all public higher education institutions starting the 2025-2026 academic year.