Texas HB4921: Relating to restrictions on the use of state funds to benefit private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries.

What the bill says

An act relating to restrictions on the use of state funds to benefit private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries.

From the amended text, May 6, 2025:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to restrictions on the use of state funds to benefit private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subtitle F, Title 10, Government Code, is amended by adding Chapter 2278 to read as follows: [ADDED: CHAPTER 2278. RESTRICTING STATE INVESTMENT IN AND PROVISION OF TAX ] [ADDED: BENEFITS TO ENTITIES THAT OUTSOURCE JOBS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES] [ADDED: SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS] [ADDED: Sec.][ADDED: ][ADDED: 2278.001.][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: DEFINITION. In this chapter, "domestic" ] [ADDED: means created or organized in the United States or under the laws of ] [ADDED: the United States or any state.] [ADDED: [Sections 2278.002-2278.050 reserved for expansion]] [ADDED: SUBCHAPTER B. RESTRICTIONS ON INVESTMENTS] [ADDED: Sec.][ADDED: ][ADDED: 2278.051.][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER. (a) This ] [ADDED: subchapter applies in connection with the management or investment ] [ADDED: of state funds managed or invested:] [ADDED: (1)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: under the Texas Constitution or other law, ] [ and] [ADDED: (2) by or for:] [ADDED: (A)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: a public retirement system as defined by ] [ADDED: Section 802.001 that provides service retirement, disability ] [ADDED: retirement, or death benefits for officers or employees of the ] [] [ADDED: (B)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: an institution of higher education …

Sponsors

• Yvonne Davis (D, HD-111) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 16, 2025: Returned to committee
2. May 16, 2025: Point of order sustained (Rule 8, Section 13(b))
3. May 15, 2025: Postponed (5/15/25 11:58 PM)
4. May 15, 2025: Point of order withdrawn (Rule 8, Section 1(a)(1))
5. May 15, 2025: Postponed (5/15/25 9:30 PM)
6. May 15, 2025: Postponed (5/15/25 8:00 PM)
7. May 15, 2025: Laid out as postponed business
8. May 14, 2025: Postponed (5/15/25 9:00 AM)
9. May 14, 2025: Postponed (5/14/25 5:00 PM)
10. May 14, 2025: Laid out as postponed business

Common questions

What is HB4921?

HB4921 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Relating to restrictions on the use of state funds to benefit private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries.

What does HB4921 do?

In its own words: An act relating to restrictions on the use of state funds to benefit private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries.

What is the status of HB4921?

In committee as of May 16, 2025. Latest action: Returned to committee (May 16, 2025).

Who sponsored HB4921?

Yvonne Davis (D, HD-111).

Where is the official record for HB4921?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB04921