In the 88th Texas legislative session, the Texas legislature passed SB 17, which prohibits all state-funded colleges and universities from establishing or maintaining diversity, equity and inclusion offices, and bans the hiring or assignment of an employee to perform the duties of a DEI office.

SB 17

In the 88th Texas legislative session, the Texas Legislature passed SB 459, which provides for early registration for students who are parents of children under the age of 18.

SB 459

In the 88th legislative session, the Texas legislature passed SB 412, which allows pregnant and parenting students to take a leave of absence and return in good standing without being required to reapply for admission. 

SB 412

In the 86th Texas legislative Session, the Texas Legislature passed SB 212 which establishes mandatory requirements for reporting incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

SB 212

HB 1735 relates to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking at public and private educational institutions providing an administrative penalty.

HB1735

Texas Labor Code Chapter 21, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) all protect individuals from retaliation for standing up for their employment rights.

An employer, labor union, or employment agency commits an unlawful employment practice if the employer, labor union, or employment agency aids, abets, incites, or coerces a person to engage in a discriminatory practice.

Texas Labor Code Title 2, Subtitle A, Chapter 21 – Employment Discrimination