The bill, S.B. No. 2683, aims to prohibit public institutions of higher education in Texas from providing any benefits to student organizations that receive financial support from designated "entities of concern." The bill introduces a new section, 51.93151, to the Education Code, which defines "entity of concern" to include countries such as China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Qatar, Russia, Syria, Venezuela, and any foreign organizations classified as terrorist organizations by the U.S. Secretary of State. It also allows the governor to designate additional entities after consulting with the Homeland Security Council.

The provisions of this bill will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 academic year, and it will be enacted immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the Texas Legislature. If not, the bill will become effective on September 1, 2025.

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