S.B. No. 707 establishes a new chapter in the Texas Government Code, titled "Unconstitutional Federal Directives," which grants the Texas legislature the authority to determine whether certain federal directives are unconstitutional. The bill defines key terms such as "federal agency," "federal directive," and "unconstitutional federal directive," and outlines the process by which the legislature can issue a concurrent resolution to prohibit government officers and employees from enforcing or assisting in the enforcement of such directives. The resolution must identify the federal directive in question, explain the basis for the determination, and specify the government officials affected.

Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements for filing and adopting these resolutions, including a two-thirds vote from the members present in the respective house. It also clarifies that the legislature's inaction on a federal directive does not imply its constitutionality and does not limit the attorney general's authority to challenge the directive's constitutionality. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving the necessary votes or on September 1, 2025, if not.

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