Relating to the authority of the legislature to determine that certain federal directives are unconstitutional and to prohibit certain government officers and employees from enforcing or assisting in the enforcement of the directive.

SB 707 would allow the Texas legislature to declare certain federal directives (like laws, executive orders, or agency rules) unconstitutional if they infringe on state powers under the Tenth Amendment or block Texas from protecting public health, safety, or welfare. If declared unconstitutional, the bill would prohibit state government officers and employees (including local officials and school staff) from enforcing or assisting in enforcing those directives. The process requires a concurrent resolution approved by legislative leadership (speaker or lieutenant governor) before a declaration can be made. This bill does not apply to federal directives activating Texas state military forces.