Texas HB2600 prohibits state agencies from using appropriated funds to purchase periodicals or provide financial support to news media.

Texas HB2600 amends the Government Code to restrict state agencies from using appropriated funds to purchase periodicals. Exceptions allow members of the legislature to purchase one subscription to each periodical published in their district and state officers elected statewide to purchase one subscription to each periodical published in Texas. Additionally, the bill prohibits state agencies from providing financial support to any news media, with exceptions for state museums, libraries, archives, and institutions of higher education. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2600 prohibits state agencies from using appropriated funds to purchase periodicals or provide financial support to news media.

Texas HB2600 amends the Government Code to restrict state agencies from using appropriated funds to purchase periodicals. Exceptions allow members of the legislature to purchase one subscription to each periodical published in their district and state officers elected statewide to purchase one subscription to each periodical published in Texas. Additionally, the bill prohibits state agencies from providing financial support to any news media, with exceptions for state museums, libraries, archives, and institutions of higher education. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.