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TX SB992
Bill
Status
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Nichols
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AI Summary
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Requires the Attorney General to approve or deny state agency contracts for outside legal services within 25 days of receiving the contract
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Mandates the Attorney General provide a written explanation to the submitting state agency when denying approval of a legal services contract
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Removes duplicate provisions from the Teacher Retirement System statute regarding attorney general review, consolidating requirements into one section of the Government Code
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Applies only to contracts submitted for approval on or after September 1, 2025; contracts submitted before that date remain under prior law
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Passed the Senate 30-1 on March 12, 2025 and the House 111-33 on May 20, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the procedure by which the attorney general approves or denies approval of a state agency contract for outside legal services.
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
5/29/2025