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Federal judge strikes down race-based portion of Houston minority contracting programs

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Judge strikes down race-based portion of minority contracting programs
U.S. District Judge David Hittner ruled that the programs' provisions involving minority-owned businesses violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.
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