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TX HB5051

Prohibiting a state agency from adopting or using a form that collects information regarding an individual's race or ethnicity

Introduced House Brian Harrison (R)
Plain English Summary

Texas House Bill 5051, introduced in the 89th Legislature, seeks to prohibit state agencies from adopting or using forms that collect information about an individual's race or ethnicity. Specifically, the bill amends the Government Code to add a new subchapter that forbids state agencies from requesting or requiring individuals to provide their race or ethnicity on any forms they use. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TX/text/HB5051/id/3174100?utm_source=openai))

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