S.B. No. 40 amends the Local Government Code by adding Section 140.014, which prohibits political subdivisions from using public funds to pay bail bonds through nonprofit organizations that accept public donations for this purpose. The bill establishes that if a political subdivision violates this prohibition, any taxpayer or resident can seek injunctive relief to stop the unlawful activity and prevent further expenditure of public funds related to it. Additionally, the bill allows the prevailing party in such an action to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

The legislation aims to restrict the use of taxpayer money in the context of bail bonds, ensuring that public funds are not allocated to support nonprofit organizations in this capacity. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the Senate and House.

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