PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH COMPANIES BOYCOTTING ISRAEL

Tex. GOV'T Code ch. 2271

in effect

Tex. GOV'T Code § 2271.001. DEFINITIONS.

In this chapter: (1) "Boycott Israel" has the meaning assigned by Section 808.001 . (2) "Company" has the meaning assigned by Section 808.001 , except that the term does not include a sole proprietorship. (3) "Governmental entity" has the meaning assigned by Section 2251.001 . Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (H.B. 89 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017. Redesignated from Government Code, Chapter 2270 by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 4170 ), Sec. 21.001(35), eff. September 1, 2019.

Tex. GOV'T Code § 2271.002. PROVISION REQUIRED IN CONTRACT.

(a) This section applies only to a contract that: (1) is between a governmental entity and a company with 10 or more full-time employees; and (2) has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the governmental entity. (b) A governmental entity may not enter into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (H.B. 89 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017. Redesignated from Government Code, Chapter 2270 by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 4170 ), Sec. 21.001(35), eff. September 1, 2019.

Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026