Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from offering programs or courses in LGBTQ or DEI studies.

HB 120 prohibits Texas public universities from offering certificate or degree programs, majors, minors, or courses in LGBTQ studies or diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The bill requires all academic programs to align with a definition of "biological reality" stating there are only two unchangeable sexes (male/female), banning DEI programs that promote differential treatment based on race, color, or ethnicity. It mandates annual state audits to check compliance, with non-compliant institutions losing state funding, and imposes penalties on faculty (unpaid leave for first violation, termination for repeat violations). The law directly affects Texas public higher education institutions, their faculty, and students enrolled in affected programs.