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TX HB34

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Metcalf

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia as "countries of concern" and grants the governor authority to add additional countries to this list after consulting with the Department of Public Safety director and Homeland Security Council

  • Prohibits Texas state investing entities from acquiring securities issued by countries of concern or entities owned, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction of those countries

  • Bans state investments or deposits in banks with principal places of business located in countries of concern

  • Defines "scrutinized companies" to include those organized, headquartered, or principally located in countries of concern, controlled by such countries' governments or militaries, or majority-owned by citizens of those countries

  • Requires the comptroller to maintain a list of scrutinized companies by January 1, 2026, with companies given 90 days notice to change their structure before facing mandatory divestment; takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to prohibiting the investment of state money in certain countries and in certain private business entities in those countries.

State Finances

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs5/5/2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/14/2025

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