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Judge Bars Race-Based Contracting in Houston | Texas News

A federal judge has struck down Houston’s race-based public contracting programs, declaring them unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause. Two landscape companies won the case, forcing the city and Midtown Management District to overhaul how they award contracts — no more race as a deciding factor. This landmark ruling sets a major precedent for future government contracting and signals a clear shift in how race can — or cannot — be used in public procurement. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai…

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