Gov. Abbott signs law abolishing DEI offices at Texas colleges, universities | The College Fix
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed into law legislation that eliminates diversity, equity and inclusion offices at the state s public colleges and universities.
An institution of higher education may not establish or maintain a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or hire or assign an employee of the institution, or contract with a third party, to perform the duties of a diversity, equity, and inclusion office, states the legislation, Senate Bill 17, which takes effect at the start of the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year.
Exceptions spelled out include academic course instruction, research or creative works by an institution of higher education s students or faculty, and activities by student groups.
The new law also bans ideological oaths, or DEI statements, for hiring and enrollment.