PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN DISCRIMINATION IN STUDENT DRESS OR GROOMING POLICY.

Tex. EDUC Code § 51.979.
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(a) In this section: (1) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003 . (2) "Protective hairstyle" includes braids, locks, and twists. (b) Any student dress or grooming policy adopted by an institution of higher education, including a student dress or grooming policy for any extracurricular activity, may not discriminate against a hair texture or protective hairstyle commonly or historically associated with race. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 223 (H.B. 567 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026

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