Restricted Expenditures — Contracts and Bids
Companies that Boycott Israel
A governmental entity may not enter into a contract for goods or services with a company unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it:
- Does not boycott Israel; and,
- Will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.
Definitions
- Boycott Israel
- Refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations specifically with Israel or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an Israeli-controlled territory, but does not include an action made for ordinary business purposes.
Sources [+]
Texas Government Code Sections 2270.002, 808.001(1).