Texas Governor Greg Abbott Signs Multiple Controversial Bills into Law.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill that will ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and initiatives across higher education institutions in the state. The bill also prohibits diversity statements for job applicants at Texas universities, as well as mandatory DEI training for any purpose. Republican lawmakers argue that DEI programs favor race over merit, while Democratic lawmakers argue that DEI programs help reduce discrimination. The bill follows a similar plan announced by Florida’s Republican governor Ron DeSantis, who vowed to block state colleges from having DEI programs on campus.