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Houston’s Affirmative Action Program Struck Down | Texas News
A federal judge has struck down Houston’s decades-old program that gave minority and women-owned businesses preferential access to city contracts, ruling it unconstitutional. The decision, spurred by a lawsuit from a white couple who claimed unfair competition, aligns with broader legal challenges against affirmative action nationwide. Local leaders reacted strongly—some calling it an assault on equal opportunity, others warning it could hurt historically marginalized businesses. While Houston may appeal, officials stress that other programs, like those for veterans or LGBTQ+ businesses…
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