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TX SB1433
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Bettencourt
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Texas Attorney General to assert legislative privilege on behalf of the state, state agencies, or state officials during discovery, hearings, or trials in cases challenging the constitutionality of state statutes
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Prohibits the Attorney General from asserting legislative privilege if doing so would create a conflict of interest in representing the state or a state agency/official
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Requires the Attorney General to provide evidence of representation within 30 days of asserting legislative privilege to establish authority to make such claims
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Clarifies that this authority is non-exclusive and does not limit other individuals' ability to assert legislative privilege in any matter
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Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed the Senate 21-10 on April 29, 2025, and the House 86-52 on May 28, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the assertion of legislative privilege by the attorney general in certain legal challenges to the constitutionality of state statutes.
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025