The 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 receive state money.

Additionally, the bill creates a State Funding Integrity Review Division within the Legislative Budget Board, tasked with reviewing state-funded grants and contracts to ensure compliance with the new prohibition. This division will conduct ongoing reviews, develop a vetting process for funding applications, and report its findings to state leadership. If violations are found, the division can recommend budgetary restrictions and disciplinary actions against responsible personnel. The bill stipulates that any existing contracts prior to its effective date will remain governed by previous laws, and state agencies must terminate any grants violating the new provisions within 90 days of the bill's enactment.

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