+Texas Crown Act

Prohibiting race based hair discrimination is coming to Texas thanks to HB 1113 (2021 | TX)

What will the Texas bill require?

• Schools must have staff development in cultural competence and implicit bias
• Grooming policies cannot discriminate
• Employees cannot be discriminated against based on hair texture or protective hair

Hair. Is Deeply Personal. Welcome to The Crown Act.

• July 24, 2020

What is The Crown Act? ““Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair,” is a law that prohibits race-based hair discrimination, which is the denial of employment and educational opportunities because of hair texture or protective hairstyles including braids, locs, twists or bantu knots.”

Which industries are supporting the state legislation?

• Dove
• U. S. Black Chambers, Inc.
• EARTHGIRL
• Women in Public Policy, Inc.
• Ujima, Inc.
• California Black Chamber of Commerce
• + more

8 States have passed the Crown Act.

9 States are actively considering the legislation.

20+ states have neither considered it nor passed the legislation.