Texas SB395 prohibits political subdivisions from establishing guaranteed income programs unless explicitly authorized by law.

Texas SB395 amends the Local Government Code to prohibit political subdivisions from adopting or enforcing measures that establish guaranteed income programs. A guaranteed income program is defined as one where an individual receives unconditional cash payments on a regular basis for any purpose. Programs requiring employment, work, or job training as a condition for payment are excluded from this definition. Existing programs in effect before the bill's effective date may continue until January 1, 2026, or the expiration of the program, whichever comes first.

Texas SB395 prohibits political subdivisions from establishing guaranteed income programs unless explicitly authorized by law.

Texas SB395 amends the Local Government Code to prohibit political subdivisions from adopting or enforcing measures that establish guaranteed income programs. A guaranteed income program is defined as one where an individual receives unconditional cash payments on a regular basis for any purpose. Programs requiring employment, work, or job training as a condition for payment are excluded from this definition. Existing programs in effect before the bill's effective date may continue until January 1, 2026, or the expiration of the program, whichever comes first.