Bill: HB 89, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House State Affairs
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Business & Commerce
Companion Bill
SB 29
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Phil King
Bill Caption
Relating to state contracts with and investments in companies that boycott Israel.
Fiscal Notes
Depending upon the number of entities that contract with or invest in companies that boycott Israel, there could be an indeterminate fiscal impact to the state.
Bill Analysis
HB 89 would amend the Government Code to prohibit any governmental entity from investing in a company that has boycotted business relations with the country of Israel. In addition, a governmental entity may not enter into a contract with a company unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.
Vote Recommendation Notes
While Texas Action supports Israel and its fight for liberty, the state has the authority to determine requirements for which entities it extends contracts to, therefore HB 89 has no connection to our liberty principles. We remain neutral.
Organizations Supporting
Texas Conservative Coalition
