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SB 621

AN ACT relating to a prohibition on the establishment, operation, or

Senate Bill Sparks
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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

relating to a prohibition on the establishment, operation, or

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Bill Text

relating to a prohibition on the establishment, operation, or
ownership of a public bank by a political subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Chapter 140, Local Government Code, is amended
by adding Section 140.014 to read as follows:
Sec. 140.014.  PROHIBITION ON PUBLIC BANK.  Notwithstanding
any other law, a political subdivision may not establish, operate,
or own an organization or entity that is organized for the purpose
of engaging in banking as defined by Section 31.002, Finance Code.
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill History

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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to a prohibition on the establishment, operation, or