House Bill No. 76 introduces a new section to the Local Government Code, specifically 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 prohibits any political subdivision from spending public funds in this manner, and it establishes that if such an activity occurs, taxpayers or residents of the subdivision can seek injunctive relief to stop the prohibited actions and any further payments related to it.

Additionally, the bill provides that taxpayers or residents who successfully challenge the political subdivision's actions are entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in their legal efforts. This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, aiming to ensure that public funds are not utilized for bail bond payments, thereby promoting accountability and transparency in the use of taxpayer money.

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