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TX HB128
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angelia Orr
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Texas state agencies and political subdivisions from establishing, maintaining, or renewing sister-city agreements with foreign adversaries, defined as China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or countries designated under Chapter 2275
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Requires governmental entities currently party to sister-city agreements with foreign adversaries to withdraw from those agreements by October 1, 2025
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Establishes state policy encouraging sister-city agreements with U.S. allies, including major non-NATO allies and Taiwan (Republic of China)
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Defines sister-city agreements as those recognized by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit national membership organization that foster cultural/educational exchange, tourism, and bilateral cooperation
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Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed the House 104-32 on April 30, 2025, and the Senate 29-2 on May 25, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to certain sister-city agreements between governmental entities and foreign countries and communities.
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025