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.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2025
Last action Mar 4, 2025
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Mar 4, 2025
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Referred to State Affairs
lower
Mar 4, 2025
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2 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Olcott
RRepublican
P
Terri Leo-Wilson
RRepublican
Co
Andy Hopper
RRepublican
Co
Ben Bumgarner
RRepublican
Co
Cody Harris
RRepublican
Co
Helen Kerwin
RRepublican
Co
Hillary Hickland
RRepublican
Co
Joanne Shofner
RRepublican
Co
Lacey Hull
RRepublican
Co
Matt Morgan
RRepublican
Co
Mitch Little
RRepublican
Co
Richard Hayes
RRepublican
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