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TX SB395

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/19/2024

Primary Sponsor

Mayes Middleton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits political subdivisions (cities, counties, etc.) from adopting or enforcing ordinances, orders, regulations, or other measures that establish or operate guaranteed income programs unless explicitly authorized by state law

  • Defines "guaranteed income program" as a program providing unconditional, regular cash payments to individuals for any purpose without requirements attached

  • Exempts programs that require recipients to seek employment, perform work, or attend career/job training as a condition of receiving payments from the prohibition

  • Allows existing guaranteed income programs established before the effective date to continue operating until January 1, 2026, or until the measure expires, whichever comes first

  • Takes effect immediately with a two-thirds vote of the legislature, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

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

County Government

Last Action

Referred to Local Government

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/3/2025

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