TX SB131

Prohibits Texas state agencies, political subdivisions, law enforcement officers, and other government employees from enforcing or assisting federal agencies with federal statutes, orders, rules, or regulations enacted in response to federally declared public health emergencies that impose restrictions not existing under Texas state law

Defines federally declared public health emergencies as those declared by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services under 42 U.S.C. Section 247d, or by the President under the National Emergencies Act or the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act

Makes political subdivisions ineligible to receive state money for the following fiscal year if a court finds they enforced or assisted with enforcement of prohibited federal public health emergency measures

Allows residents to file complaints with the Attorney General against political subdivisions suspected of violating the prohibition, with the Attorney General authorized to seek writs of mandamus or equitable relief in district court and recover legal expenses

Requires the Attorney General to defend state agencies or political subdivisions sued by the federal government for actions consistent with this chapter; takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote or September 1, 2025