Monitoring the SessionSB 144
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The caption limits the exemption to activities not funded by state money. The text uses a wider test, any money not appropriated by the legislature, which on its face could cover a public university's own funds that are not appropriated, not just private or federal dollars.
Caption mismatchInitial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain activities not funded by state money provided by public institutions of higher education.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Caption: not state money. Bill: any “money not appropriated by the legislature,” including a university’s own.
This bill adds a new exception to the state law that bars public colleges and universities from running diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and programs. Any program, activity, or scholarship paid for by a private donation, federal money, or money not appropriated by the legislature would fall outside that part of the ban. Public universities could run DEI-style programs and scholarships again as long as the money does not come from a legislative appropriation.
Labels: BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R SB 184 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.TRY NO. 2. Filed in 2 sessions: 89R and 90R. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
90R-SB144 · 2026-11-09
relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain activities not funded by state money provided by public institutions of higher education.
Caption: not state money. Bill: any “money not appropriated by the legislature,” including a university’s own.
This bill adds a new exception to the state law that bars public colleges and universities from running diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and programs. Any program, activity, or scholarship paid for by a private donation, federal money, or money not appropriated by the legislature would fall outside that part of the ban. Public universities could run DEI-style programs and scholarships again as long as the money does not come from a legislative appropriation.
[x] CAPTION MISMATCHanalysis confidence 40%
The caption limits the exemption to activities not funded by state money. The text uses a wider test, any money not appropriated by the legislature, which on its face could cover a public university's own funds that are not appropriated, not just private or federal dollars.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
THE TEXT
“a program, activity, or scholarship funded by a private donation, federal money, or money not appropriated by the legislature”
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill narrows the state's ban on DEI programs at public universities, so DEI programs and scholarships can return if paid for with private, federal, or non-appropriated money.
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Not tied to this bill.
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Jul 2, 2024 to Oct 5, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
$25,000.00
Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · on Jan 22, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Derived itemized flow · on Jan 22, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101065471.
$20,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 12, 2024 to Oct 5, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101012370, 101032316, 101072614.
$10,000.00
Also funds 140 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 2, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Dec 2, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101032316.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$25,000.00
Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · on Jan 22, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Derived itemized flow · on Jan 22, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101065471.
$20,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 12, 2024 to Oct 5, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101012370, 101032316, 101072614.
$10,000.00
Also funds 140 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 2, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Dec 2, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101032316.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 2 times: 89R and now. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
by Sen. Menéndez, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, Feb 3, 2025: Referred to Education K-16
Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain activities not funded by state money provided by public institutions of higher education.
Caption, 89R bill history
Texas Senate · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 S Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:40 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
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The text as introduced · 244 words
90R6850 HMJ-D By: Menéndez S.B. No. 144 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain activities not funded by state money provided by public institutions of higher education. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 51.3525(d), Education Code, is amended to read as follows: (d) Subsection (b)(1) may not be construed to apply to: (1) academic course instruction; (2) scholarly research or a creative work by an institution of higher education's students, faculty, or other research personnel or the dissemination of that research or work; (3) an activity of a student organization registered with or recognized by an institution of higher education; (4) guest speakers or performers on short-term engagements; (5) a policy, practice, procedure, program, or activity to enhance student academic achievement or postgraduate outcomes that is designed and implemented without regard to race, sex, color, or ethnicity; (6) data collection; [ or ] (7) student recruitment or admissions ; or (8) a program, activity, or scholarship funded by a private donation, federal money, or money not appropriated by the legislature . SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2027.