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TX SB1057

Bill

Status

Passed

5/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tan Parker

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 21.373 to the Texas Business Organizations Code establishing requirements for shareholder proposals at nationally listed corporations that voluntarily opt in through amendments to their governing documents

  • Defines "nationally listed corporation" as one with securities registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, listed on a national exchange, and either headquartered in Texas or listed on a Texas-based, state-approved stock exchange

  • Requires shareholders submitting proposals to hold at least $1 million in market value OR 3% of the corporation's voting shares for a continuous period of at least six months before the meeting

  • Mandates that proposal sponsors solicit holders of shares representing at least 67% of voting power entitled to vote on the proposal

  • Exempts director nominations and procedural meeting resolutions from these shareholder proposal requirements; takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the submission and approval of certain proposals by shareholders of nationally listed corporations.

Business & Commerce

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

5/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development4/17/2025
Business & Commerce2/24/2025

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