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87th Regular Session
SB 13 Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies that boycott energy companies. 77
85th Regular Session
HB 89 Relating to state contracts with and investments in companies that boycott Israel. 43
Legal Documents
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A&R Engineering and Testing Inc. v. John Scott; Opinion (No. 22-20047, reversing 2019 order, which blocked Texas Gov't Code § 2271.002(b) / HB 89, 85th R.S. from taking effect, for lack of standing; law banning the boycott of Israel). (Link Type: Federal Court Case)
See: https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/22/22-20047-CV0.pdf
By U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Publication Date: July 10, 2023
   
American Sustainable Business Council v. Glenn Hegar and Ken Patxon; Complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief (No. 1:24-cv-01010, challenging SB 13, 87th R.S. which intends to “coerce and punish businesses that have articulated, publicized, or achieved goals to reduce reliance on fossil fuels"). (Link Type: Federal Court Case)
See: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.txwd.1172802258/gov.uscourts.txwd.1172802258.1....
By U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
Publication Date: August 29, 2024
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Bahia Amawi v. Pflugerville Independent School District and Ken Paxton, Order (No. 1:18-cv-0191-RP, whether Tex. Gov't Code § 2270.001 et. seq, instituting a 'no Boycott of Israel' ban violates first amendment). (Link Type: Federal Court Case)
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By U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
Publication Date: April 25, 2019
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