Relating to prohibiting state agencies from engaging in certain transactions with certain statewide periodicals or Internet news websites.

HB 2599 prohibits Texas state agencies from using taxpayer funds to place advertisements in or make donations to statewide periodicals or internet news websites that rely on donations, memberships, or advertising sales for revenue. The bill directly affects state agencies (like departments and commissions) and qualifying media outlets that fit this description. It creates a new legal restriction requiring agencies to avoid such transactions with these specific media types using money approved by the legislature. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.