Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 1706: Relating to the authority of the governing board of a state governmental body to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate an issue involving certain defense, military, or aerospace issues.

Enacted Last action May 15, 2025: Effective immediately

Plain-language summary

SB 1706 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the authority of the governing board of a state governmental body to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate an issue involving certain defense, military, or aerospace issues. Primary sponsor: Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Claudia Ordaz (Democratic), Greg Bonnen (Republican), Dennis Paul (Republican), Janie Lopez (Republican), Giovanni Capriglione (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): Effective immediately.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Adam Hinojosa (Republican); Claudia Ordaz (Democratic); Greg Bonnen (Republican); Dennis Paul (Republican); and 2 more. 8 co-sponsors.