Relating to the procedure by which the attorney general approves or denies approval of a state agency contract for outside legal services.
Bill overview
Relating to the procedure by which the attorney general approves or denies approval of a state agency contract for outside legal services.
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SB 992 is recorded as enacted
- Current status
- Effective
- Signed
- May 29, 2025
- Effective
- September 1, 2025
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KeepTXRed summary
SB 992 gives the Texas attorney general a firm deadline to act on covered state-agency contracts for outside legal counsel.
What would change
For a covered outside-legal-services contract submitted on or after the effective date, the attorney general must approve or deny the contract no later than the 25th day after receipt. A denial must include a written explanation of the reason.
Who may be affected
State agencies seeking outside counsel, the attorney general, outside law firms, the Teacher Retirement System, and taxpayers funding state legal services.
When it would take effect
The Act took effect September 1, 2025 and applies only to contracts submitted to the attorney general for approval on or after that date.
Limits and uncertainty
The deadline does not eliminate the attorney general's statutory approval authority or require approval of a contract. It requires a timely decision and written explanation when approval is denied.
Editorial sources and review notes
Final enrolled text and enrolled official analysis reviewed.
Editorial explanation reviewed 9/5/2026.
Current status
Effective
Effective on 9/1/25
Latest official action
Effective on 9/1/25
May 29, 2025 · senate
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