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 doctrines. The bill mandates that state agencies and organizations refrain from providing state money to entities that align with these programs and imposes civil penalties for those that misrepresent their activities to obtain such funding.

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 organizations seeking state funds, provide annual reports to state leadership, and recommend corrective actions if violations are found. The bill also stipulates that any existing contracts that violate the new provisions must be terminated within 90 days of the bill's effective date. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

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