SB 1909 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to a policy prohibiting antisemitism at public institutions of higher education.

SB 1909 requires Texas public universities to adopt policies prohibiting antisemitism-motivated violence or speech intended to incite immediate violence against Jewish individuals or communities. It mandates disciplinary actions, including student expulsion or disbanding student organizations, for violations. Institutions must submit annual compliance reports to the legislature and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board before spending funds for the next fiscal year. The policy takes effect for the 2025-2026 academic year, with the reporting requirement applying to funds starting September 2026.
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Introduced Mar 5, 2025 Last action Apr 16, 2025
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