Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3075

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to a prohibition on the provision of state money to entities that promote certain ideological programs and the establishment of a division in the Legislative Budget Board to ensure such entities do not receive state money; authorizing the imposition of a civil penalty.

Impact

HB 3075 aims to significantly alter how state funds are distributed in Texas by implementing stricter controls over which entities can receive financial support. The legislation requires a systematic review of grants and contracts, ensuring they do not support ideological programs outlined in the bill. The proposed civil penalties for misrepresentation further bolster the bill's enforcement mechanism, as they allow the attorney general to take action against entities that violate its provisions. This component may lead to a heightened level of scrutiny on organizations that have traditionally received public funding, potentially affecting their operations and strategic directions.

Summary

House Bill 3075 introduces a prohibition on state funding for organizations that align with certain ideological programs deemed 'restricted'. This bill specifically targets programs and policies that are centered on identity-based conflict, equity initiatives that emphasize equal outcomes based on demographics, and advocacy for nonbiological definitions of gender. By establishing a legal framework through which state funds can be withheld from organizations that engage in these practices, the bill envisions reducing state complicity in promoting divisive or controversial ideologies. The legislation also mandates the creation of a division within the Legislative Budget Board responsible for monitoring compliance with this new prohibition.

Contention

The enactment of HB 3075 is likely to spur debate surrounding issues of free speech and government overreach. Proponents of the bill claim it promotes fiscal responsibility and ideological integrity in the use of public money, arguing that taxpayers should not fund organizations that engage in practices they consider harmful to societal cohesion. Conversely, opponents may argue that the bill undermines the mission of nonprofits that champion social change and equality, alleging that it restricts legitimate advocacy on critical issues such as gender identity and racial equity. This opposition emphasizes concerns that the bill could be used as a tool to silence marginalized voices and impede efforts aimed at addressing systemic inequalities.

Overall impact

Ultimately, House Bill 3075 represents a potential shift in the state's approach to funding ideological organizations, reflecting broader national trends regarding the politicization of public funding. As state funding becomes a contested arena, the implications for both state agencies and the organizations they support will be profound. It raises crucial questions about the role of government in regulating ideologies and the extent to which civic engagement is encouraged or stifled through funding mechanisms.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Government Code

  • Chapter 322. Legislative Budget Board
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2758

Relating to a prohibition on state contracts with certain foreign companies or organizations; authorizing a civil penalty.

TX HB1012

Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties.

TX SB110

Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties.

TX SB2405

Relating to state contracts with Chinese companies and investments in Chinese companies and certain companies doing business with China; authorizing a civil penalty.

TX SB895

Relating to the regulation of money services businesses; creating a criminal offense; creating administrative penalties; authorizing the imposition of a fee.

TX HB4917

Relating to the regulation of third-party data collection entities; providing a civil penalty and authorizing a fee.

TX HB4

Relating to the regulation of the collection, use, processing, and treatment of consumers' personal data by certain business entities; imposing a civil penalty.

TX SB1607

Relating to prohibiting the imposition of a monetary fine or penalty for a violation of a money services business's terms of service agreement; providing a civil penalty.

TX HB1844

Relating to the regulation of the collection, use, processing, and treatment of consumers' personal data by certain business entities; imposing a civil penalty.

TX HB20

Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.

Similar Bills

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