SB707Introduced in the Senate
Relating to the authority of the legislature to determine that certain federal directives are unconstitutional and to prohibit certain government officers and employees from enforcing or assisting in the enforcement of the directive.
Introduced by Phil King, District 10
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relating to the authority of the legislature to determine that certain federal directives are unconstitutional and to prohibit certain government officers and employees from enforcing or assisting in the enforcement of the directive.
Where it stands
Referred to State Affairs
April 22, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Read 3rd time · April 1, 2025
20
Yes
11
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
31 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan Hughes | 1 | Yes |
| Bob Hall | 2 | Yes |
| Robert Nichols | 3 | Yes |
| Charles Creighton | 4 | Yes |
| Charles Schwertner | 5 | Yes |
| Carol Alvarado | 6 | No |
| Paul Bettencourt | 7 | Yes |
| Angela Paxton | 8 | Yes |
| Kelly Hancock | 9 | Yes |
| Phil King | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Filed
Read first time
Referred to State Affairs
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Considered in public hearing
Testimony taken in committee
Left pending in committee
Considered in public hearing
Vote taken in committee
Reported favorably w/o amendments
Committee report printed and distributed
Co-author authorized
Placed on intent calendar
Not again placed on intent calendar
Co-author authorized
Placed on intent calendar
Co-author authorized
Rules suspended-Regular order of business
Record vote
Read 2nd time
Amendment(s) offered FA1 Birdwell
Amended
Vote recorded in Journal
Passed to engrossment as amended
Record vote
Co-author authorized
Rules suspended-Regular order of business
Record vote
Read 3rd time
Passed
Record vote
Reported engrossed
Received from the Senate
Read first time
Referred to State Affairs
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