Bill > HB3591

This bill adds a new chapter to the Texas Government Code that prohibits state agencies from entering into contracts with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) of the United States Department of Justice. The bill broadly defines "state agency" to include executive branch agencies, the legislature and legislative agencies, state courts, and the State Bar of Texas. Specifically, the legislation prevents any of these entities from forming contractual agreements with the ATF, regardless of the contract's nature or purpose. The bill will apply only to contracts entered into on or after its effective date, which is September 1, 2025, meaning existing contracts will remain unaffected. By creating this prohibition, the bill appears to be taking a stance against potential federal agency interactions, though the specific rationale for restricting contracts with the ATF is not explained in the text.

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