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TX SB2138

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Creighton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Applies Chapter 809 of the Government Code (which restricts state investments in financial companies that boycott energy companies) to the Permanent University Fund, treating it as a state governmental entity for investment restriction purposes

  • Extends the same energy company boycott investment restrictions to the Texas University Fund

  • Requires governing boards of public institutions of higher education to comply with Chapter 809 investment restrictions as if they were state governmental entities

  • Prohibits these university funds and institutions from investing in financial companies that engage in boycotts against fossil fuel or traditional energy companies

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to prohibiting the investment of the permanent university fund, the Texas University Fund, or money held by a public institution of higher education in financial companies that boycott certain energy companies.

State Finances

Last Action

Committee report sent to Calendars

5/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education5/12/2025
Education K-163/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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