Texas HB312 mandates U.S. citizenship for public office appointments in state and local government, effective September 1, 2025.

Texas HB312 amends the Government Code to require U.S. citizenship for individuals appointed to public offices or advisory boards within state and local government, effective September 1, 2025. The bill adds Section 601.012 to Chapter 601, specifying that a person must be a U.S. citizen to be appointed to or serve in such positions. This requirement does not apply to offices with exclusive qualification requirements set by federal or state constitutions. For those already appointed before the effective date, their terms will end on September 1, 2025, unless they become U.S.

Texas HB312 mandates U.S. citizenship for public office appointments in state and local government, effective September 1, 2025.

Texas HB312 amends the Government Code to require U.S. citizenship for individuals appointed to public offices or advisory boards within state and local government, effective September 1, 2025. The bill adds Section 601.012 to Chapter 601, specifying that a person must be a U.S. citizen to be appointed to or serve in such positions. This requirement does not apply to offices with exclusive qualification requirements set by federal or state constitutions. For those already appointed before the effective date, their terms will end on September 1, 2025, unless they become U.S.