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TX HB4900
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Pat Curry
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AI Summary
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Defines "countries of concern" as China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, with authority for the governor to designate additional countries after consulting with the Department of Public Safety director and Homeland Security Council
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Prohibits state investing entities from acquiring securities issued by countries of concern or entities owned, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction of those countries
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Bars state investments or deposits in banks with principal places of business located in countries of concern
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Classifies companies as "scrutinized companies" subject to divestment if they are organized under the laws of, headquartered in, controlled by, or majority-owned by a country of concern or its citizens
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Requires the comptroller to maintain a categorized list of scrutinized companies by January 1, 2026, and mandates investing entities to notify listed companies and divest within 90 days if companies do not change their organizational or ownership structure
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
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
4/3/2025