Bill

SB 29

85(R) - 2017
Senate Business & Commerce
Senate Business & Commerce
State Purchasing

Companion Bill

HB 89

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
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Bill Caption

Relating to state contracts with and investments in companies that boycott Israel.  

Fiscal Notes

From the Legislative Budget Board: Depending upon the number of entities that contract with or investment in companies that boycott Israel, there could be an indeterminate fiscal impact to the state.

Bill Analysis

SB 29 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 other countries in their fight for liberty, the state has the authority to determine requirements for which entities it extends contracts to, and SB 29 has no connection to our liberty principles. We remain neutral.