AUSTIN – Today HB 89 authored by Rep. Phil King (R-Weatherford) passed with unanimous support by the Texas House of Representatives. This legislation boosts the state’s global economy by prohibiting state pension funds from being invested in companies that boycott Israel. It also prohibits state and local governments from contracting with companies that boycott Israel. “This bill sends a strong statement that Texas stands with its friends” King said. “We will not tolerate national-origin discrimination […]
