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.

HB 5158 prohibits Texas local governments (like cities, counties, and school districts) from using public funds to support professional associations that promote or implement diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Specifically, it bans paying membership fees or covering employee costs for attending conferences hosted by such associations. The bill defines DEI initiatives as activities based on identity classifications (like race, religion, or ethnicity) that require proportional representation or address perceived systemic differences. This law takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies to all future spending by local governments.