S.B. No. 40 introduces a new provision to the Local Government Code, specifically adding Section 140.014, which restricts political subdivisions from using public funds to pay bail bonds through nonprofit organizations that accept public donations for this purpose. The bill explicitly states that if a political subdivision engages in such prohibited activities, taxpayers or residents of that subdivision can seek injunctive relief to stop the activity and prevent further misuse of public funds.

Additionally, the bill allows taxpayers or residents who successfully challenge the political subdivision's actions to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs associated with their legal action. This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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