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 that 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 prohibit government officers and employees from enforcing these directives. Specifically, the legislature can adopt a concurrent resolution to declare a federal directive unconstitutional, provided that the resolution identifies the directive, explains the basis for the determination, and specifies the government officers or employees affected.

Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements for filing such resolutions, including a two-thirds vote from the members present in the house where the resolution is filed. It also stipulates that a house cannot adopt a resolution from the other house without a similar two-thirds vote. The act clarifies that legislative inaction does not imply that a federal directive is constitutional and does not limit the attorney general's authority to challenge the directive's constitutionality. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives the necessary votes; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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