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TX SB2178
Bill
Status
3/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brent Hagenbuch
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state agencies from spending appropriated money to sponsor, partner with, donate to, or otherwise financially support news media organizations or nonprofit organizations
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Prohibits state agencies from sponsoring or financially supporting private events
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Exempts expenditures that are specifically authorized by state law or the state constitution, or that are reasonably related to the agency's duties and functions
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Allows state agencies to continue purchasing newspaper or periodical subscriptions and paying for employee continuing education courses related to their positions
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to a restriction on the authority of a state agency to spend appropriated money to provide financial support to certain organizations and events.
State Finances
Last Action
Referred to Finance
3/24/2025