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TX SB950

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nathan Johnson

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Legislative Budget Board to conduct a mandatory public hearing (changed from optional) on any proposal to affect appropriations made by either the governor or the board, after publication in the Texas Register

  • Mandates that meetings on appropriation proposals occur at least 10 days after notice is given, with all legislators notified by mail including a description of the proposal

  • Limits the governor's executive orders, proclamations, and regulations during a declared disaster to address only the specific conditions or requirements of that particular disaster

  • Requires the governor to publish weekly on the governor's website a chronological list of all executive orders, proclamations, and regulations issued, amended, or rescinded during a declared disaster

  • Requires the Texas Division of Emergency Management to publish the same weekly chronological list of disaster-related executive actions on the state's comprehensive disaster web portal

Legislative Description

Relating to a public hearing requirement for a proposal by the governor or the Legislative Budget Board to affect appropriations and certain actions of the governor during a state of disaster.

State Finances

Last Action

Referred to Finance

2/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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