TITLE: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to establish and operate a guaranteed income program.

SUMMARY: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to establish and operate a guaranteed income program.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the authority of a political subdivision to establish and operate a guaranteed income program. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 140, Local Government Code, is amended by adding Section 140.014 to read as follows: Sec. 140.014. PROHIBITION ON GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAM. (a) In this section, "guaranteed income program" means a program under which an individual is issued an unconditional cash payment on a regular basis to be used by the individual for any purpose without regard to the individual's circumstances. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, a political subdivision may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, order, or other regulation that establishes or provides for the operation of a guaranteed income program. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.