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TX SB13Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies that boycott energy companies.
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Introduced
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
In Committee
04/29/2021
04/29/2021
Crossed Over
04/15/2021
04/15/2021
Passed
05/29/2021
05/29/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/14/2021
06/14/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies that boycott energy companies.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits state government entities from investing in or contracting with financial companies that "boycott energy companies," defined as companies that refuse to do business with other companies engaged in the fossil fuel energy industry. The bill requires the state comptroller to maintain a list of such financial companies, and state entities must divest from and avoid future investments in these listed companies. The bill also requires state contracts over $100,000 to include a written verification that the company does not boycott energy companies. The bill provides indemnification and legal protections for state entities and employees acting in compliance with the law.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (12)
Cecil Bell (R)*,
Brian Birdwell (R)*,
Donna Campbell (R)*,
Tom Craddick (R)*,
Bob Hall (R)*,
Ken King (R)*,
Phil King (R)*,
Charles Perry (R)*,
Four Price (R)*,
Charles Schwertner (R)*,
Drew Springer (R)*,
Bryan Hughes (R),
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/21 (on 06/14/2021)
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