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TX SB2010

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bettencourt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits political subdivisions (cities, counties, etc.) from adopting or enforcing ordinances that establish or operate guaranteed income programs, defined as direct or indirect financial assistance including cash payments, gift cards, or equivalent monetary transfers

  • Bars the use of state and local public funds to fund, administer, or support guaranteed income programs even if explicitly authorized by federal law

  • Exempts short-term, nonrenewable programs that require participants to seek employment, perform work, or attend verifiable career/job training as a condition for receiving payments

  • Allows existing guaranteed income programs already in effect before the Act's passage to continue operating until January 1, 2026, or their expiration date, whichever comes first

  • Takes effect immediately upon receiving two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to establish and operate a guaranteed income program.

State Finances

Last Action

Committee report sent to Calendars

5/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental Affairs4/28/2025
Local Government3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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