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TX SB525

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/4/2024

Primary Sponsor

Lois Kolkhorst

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires United States citizenship for appointment to or service in any public office, including governing bodies of commissions, boards, and agencies, as well as advisory boards and task forces

  • Applies to positions within all three branches of state government (executive, legislative, and judicial) and political subdivisions of Texas

  • Exempts offices where the federal or state constitution already prescribes exclusive qualification requirements

  • Terminates the term of any non-citizen appointed before September 1, 2025, unless that person becomes a U.S. citizen by that date

  • Takes effect immediately with a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the eligibility of a person who is not a United States citizen to be appointed to or serve in a public office or on an advisory board or task force.

State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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