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TX HB2679

TX HB2679
Relating to the authority of the governing board of a state governmental body to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate an issue involving certain defense, military, or aerospace issues.


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Introduced
02/11/2025
In Committee
04/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the authority of the governing board of a state governmental body to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate an issue involving certain defense, military, or aerospace issues.

AI Summary

This bill adds a new section to the Texas Government Code that allows the governing board of a state governmental body to hold a closed meeting (a meeting not open to the public) to discuss specific defense, military, or aerospace issues. The bill defines these issues as matters related to: 1) establishing a new office, base, or major facility in Texas for the U.S. Department of Defense or NASA, or 2) discussing economic incentives that a governmental body might offer to a private entity or nonprofit organization to meet matching or other requirements set by the Department of Defense or NASA. The legislation would enable these governmental bodies to have private discussions about strategic defense, military, or aerospace-related matters without public disclosure. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature, or otherwise will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Laid on the table subject to call (on 04/29/2025)

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