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Texas House approves antisemitism bill in response to pro-Palestinian protests

On April 29, 2025, the Texas House passed a preliminary vote on a bill that establishes a definition of antisemitism for use in public school disciplinary policies.
The legislation follows pro-Palestine protests at Texas universities in 2024, which some leaders labeled antisemitic, prompting government response.
The bill, led by Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, requires schools to consider antisemitism in disciplinary cases using the IHRA definition but does not create new violations.
The bill passed the House 134-2 and Senate earlier, with Rep. Jon Rosenthal, the only Jewish member, pushing an amendment protecting First Amendment speech.
Opponents warn the bill may chill free speech and disproportionately target the Jewish community, while supporters expect it to provide clearer protections against antisemitism.

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The Texas House of Representatives has given initial approval to a bill that would mandate schools to adopt a widely recognized but contentious definition of antisemitism for student disciplinary procedures. La entrada Texas House approves antisemitism bill in response to pro-Palestinian protests se publicó primero en ¡Que Onda Magazine!.

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