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TX SB525
Bill
Status
12/4/2024
Primary Sponsor
Lois Kolkhorst
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AI Summary
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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
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Applies to positions within all three branches of state government (executive, legislative, and judicial) and political subdivisions of Texas
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Exempts offices where the federal or state constitution already prescribes exclusive qualification requirements
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Terminates the term of any non-citizen appointed before September 1, 2025, unless that person becomes a U.S. citizen by that date
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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