(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.