Relating to references to "taxpayer money" in state documents, publications, and notices.
HB 2059 requires Texas state agencies to use the phrase "taxpayer money" instead of terms like "government funds" or "public funds" when referring to tax-funded money held by the state for public purposes in official documents, publications, or public notices. It applies to all state agency communications but excludes trust funds for individuals, legislative documents, statutes, and the Texas Constitution. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, aiming to standardize terminology in state communications. It directly affects state agencies responsible for drafting and publishing official materials.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Steve Toth
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