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TX SB1706
Bill
Status
Passed
5/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Adam Hinojosa
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AI Summary
- Authorizes governing boards of state governmental bodies to conduct closed meetings to deliberate on defense, military, or aerospace issues
- Defines covered issues as matters related to establishing a U.S. Department of Defense or NASA office, base, or major facility in Texas
- Also covers economic incentives offered to private entities or nonprofits to meet match requirements established by the Department of Defense or NASA for grants or strategic endeavors
- Adds new Section 551.092 to the Government Code's open meetings provisions (Chapter 551)
- Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025; passed Senate 27-3 on April 10, 2025 and House 120-20 on April 30, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the authority of the governing board of a state governmental body to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate an issue involving certain defense, military, or aerospace issues.
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Last Action
Effective immediately
5/15/2025
Committee Referrals
Delivery of Government Efficiency4/22/2025
Business & Commerce3/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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