SB 1239 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to choice of law and assignment or acquisition of claims and demands in connection with certificated and uncertificated securities.

SB 1239 clarifies which state law governs disputes involving certificated and uncertificated securities, particularly those issued by foreign states (as defined by 28 U.S.C. §1603). It requires that the law agreed upon by the issuer governs invalidity consequences and automatically transfers certain claims (like damages against issuers or trustees) to security purchasers without requiring separate written agreements. The bill also prohibits issuers or other parties from raising defenses based on a purchaser's intent to enforce rights through litigation. It directly affects purchasers of securities and ensures consistent application of governing law for these financial instruments. The law became effective September 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Signed May 30, 2025
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Engrossed Enrolled · 3 edits · May 30, 2025
MINOR
The bill text was reformatted from an 'Engrossed' version to an 'Enrolled' version, which is the final version signed by the Governor. The actual legislative content and policy provisions remain unchanged; only the formatting, line numbers, and certification signatures were updated to reflect final passage.
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Removed draft formatting markers, line numbers, and placeholder text; added official enrollment signatures and certification dates.

Added certification statements confirming Senate and House passage with vote counts and dates.

Removed draft bill header information and internal amendment markup symbols.

Floor votes · House May 19, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
47
Key actions
15
Committee
10
May 30, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
May 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
House passage reported
upper
May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
May 19, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (135-7-3)
house
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Business & Commerce
upper
Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
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