The proposed bill, H.B. No. 3075, establishes a prohibition on the allocation of state funds to organizations that promote certain ideological programs deemed "restricted." It introduces Chapter 2279 to the Government Code, defining "restricted ideological programs" as those that advocate for initiatives related to identity-based conflict, resource redistribution based on perceived inequalities, nonbiological definitions of gender, and other similar concepts. The bill mandates that state agencies cannot provide funding to entities that align with these programs and imposes civil penalties for organizations that misrepresent their activities to obtain state money.

Additionally, the bill creates a new division within the Legislative Budget Board, referred to as the State Funding Integrity Review Division, tasked with reviewing state-funded grants and contracts to ensure compliance with the new prohibition. This division will develop a vetting process for applicants, provide annual reports to state leadership, and recommend corrective actions if violations are found. The bill also stipulates that any existing contracts prior to its effective date will remain governed by the previous law, and state agencies must terminate any grants made in violation of the new provisions within 90 days of the bill's enactment.

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