Bill
HB 128
Relating to certain sister-city agreements between governmental entities and foreign countries and communities.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Greg Bonnen and 18 co-sponsors
Texas law now restricts how local governments establish sister-city agreements with foreign entities, limiting municipal autonomy in international partnership formation effective September 1, 2025.
Effective on 9/1/25
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