Texas SB525 requires U.S. citizenship for public office appointments in Texas, effective September 1, 2025.

Texas SB525 amends the Government Code to mandate U.S. citizenship for individuals appointed to public offices or advisory boards within the state's executive, legislative, or judicial branches, or political subdivisions. The new rule applies to appointments made on or after September 1, 2025. For those already appointed before this date, their terms end on September 1, 2025, unless they become U.S. citizens beforehand. The act takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses; otherwise, it becomes effective on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB525 requires U.S. citizenship for public office appointments in Texas, effective September 1, 2025.

Texas SB525 amends the Government Code to mandate U.S. citizenship for individuals appointed to public offices or advisory boards within the state's executive, legislative, or judicial branches, or political subdivisions. The new rule applies to appointments made on or after September 1, 2025. For those already appointed before this date, their terms end on September 1, 2025, unless they become U.S. citizens beforehand. The act takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses; otherwise, it becomes effective on September 1, 2025.