HB 706 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the jurisdiction of certain international organizations.

HB 706 prohibits Texas state and local governments from enforcing rules, fees, taxes, or mandates from the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations (UN), or World Economic Forum (WEF). It declares these international organizations have no jurisdiction within Texas and blocks their policies from being implemented by the state or its political subdivisions. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025, directly affecting Texas government agencies and local municipalities that might otherwise comply with such international directives. This is a substantive policy change limiting state engagement with specific international bodies.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 4, 2025 Last action Mar 4, 2025
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