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TX SB404

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/21/2024

Primary Sponsor

Mayes Middleton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Local governments would be restricted to investing public funds only in investment pools managed by the Texas Comptroller or the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company

  • Local governments with funds in non-qualifying "restricted investment pools" must divest at least 50% within 180 days of discovery and 100% within 360 days

  • Divestment may be delayed if clear and convincing evidence shows it would result in a loss in value or benchmark deviation, but local governments must report justification to legislative presiding officers, the attorney general, and comptroller every six months

  • The restrictions apply only to contracts entered into on or after September 1, 2025; existing contracts remain governed by prior law

Legislative Description

Relating to the investment of public funds by a local government in investment pools.

Education

Last Action

Co-author authorized

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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