Relating to the display of flags by a building owned or operated by the state, a municipality, or a county.
HB 3990 requires state, municipal, and county buildings in Texas to display only three flags: the U.S. flag, the Texas state flag, or the official flag of the local municipality or county. The bill prohibits displaying any other flags, including those representing organizations or causes, at these government-owned or operated facilities. It defines "display" as showing flags where visitors or employees can see them, and mandates that U.S. and state flags must be in official colors without alteration. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and directly affects all public buildings operated by Texas state, city, or county governments.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2025
Last action Apr 25, 2025
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Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Hillary Hickland
RRepublican
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