The bill, S.B. No. 1048, introduces a new section to the Local Government Code that restricts political subdivisions from using public funds to pay bail bonds through nonprofit organizations. Specifically, it prohibits these subdivisions from spending public money to support organizations that accept donations to cover bail amounts for defendants. If a political subdivision violates this restriction, taxpayers or residents have the right to seek injunctive relief to stop the prohibited activity and any related expenditures of public funds.

Additionally, the bill allows taxpayers or residents who successfully challenge such violations to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs from the political subdivision. This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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