S.B. No. 1992 is a bill that mandates the display of the phrase "In God We Trust" on municipal and county buildings in Texas. The bill introduces a new section to the Local Government Code, specifically Subchapter C, which outlines the requirements for this display. According to the new legal language, the governing body of a municipality and the commissioners court of a county are required to display "In God We Trust" in a conspicuous location on each building owned, leased, or used by the municipality or county, provided that the signage is donated and the donor covers any installation costs. The phrase must be placed on the exterior of the building.

The bill also stipulates that the governing bodies must comply with this new requirement as soon as practicable after the bill's effective date. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from all elected members in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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