Relating to the assertion of legislative privilege by the attorney general in certain legal challenges to the constitutionality of state statutes.
Bill overview
Relating to the assertion of legislative privilege by the attorney general in certain legal challenges to the constitutionality of state statutes.
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SB 1433 is recorded as enacted
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- June 20, 2025
- Effective
- September 1, 2025
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KeepTXRed summary
SB 1433 authorizes the Texas attorney general to assert legislative privilege on behalf of the state, a state agency, or a state official in specified constitutional challenges to state statutes.
What would change
During discovery, hearings, or trial in a covered constitutional challenge, the attorney general may assert legislative privilege for the represented state party when no conflict prevents that representation. The attorney general has 30 days to provide evidence of the representation, and the statute makes clear that this authority is nonexclusive and does not eliminate another person’s ability to assert privilege.
Who may be affected
The Texas attorney general, state agencies and officials, legislators and other privilege holders, litigants challenging state statutes, and state and federal courts hearing those cases.
When it would take effect
The Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Limits and uncertainty
The statute does not make legislative privilege absolute and does not decide every privilege dispute. Courts retain responsibility for applying privilege law, and the attorney general’s authority depends on the covered case and absence of a disqualifying conflict.
Editorial sources and review notes
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Editorial explanation reviewed 9/6/2026.
Current status
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Effective on 9/1/25
Latest official action
Effective on 9/1/25
June 20, 2025 · senate
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