SB 460
United Nations Ban Comes With A Governor’s Off Switch
Died in committee
Verdict: Smells
Both charges, and why
The hole
THE TEXT
…“except as specifically authorized by reference to this section under state law or an executive order issued by the governor”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The ban on carrying out United Nations policy can be switched off by a single executive order from the governor, with no vote of the Legislature. That leaves the advertised limit only as firm as the governor chooses.
The holeDragnet
THE CAPTION
“relating to the jurisdiction and enforcement of certain international organization policies”
Caption, introduced version (I)
THE TEXT
…“a public school district, a private school, an open-enrollment charter school, or an institution of higher education”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The caption speaks of government jurisdiction and enforcement, but the World Health Organization ban also binds private schools, which are not arms of the state. Those private schools may not follow a World Health Organization health guideline on their own unless state law or the governor allows it.
DragnetInitial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
Caption
relating to the jurisdiction and enforcement of certain international organization policies.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
One executive order from the governor turns it off. It reaches private schools too.
The bill declares that the United Nations has no jurisdiction in Texas and bars the state and local governments from enforcing or carrying out any United Nations policy or rule. It also bars state agencies, local governments, public and charter schools, private schools and colleges from enforcing or carrying out any World Health Organization public health policy or guideline. Both bans give way whenever a state law or an executive order from the governor authorizes the policy, and the bill names no penalty or enforcement method.
Labels
Labels: NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Nov 22, 2024 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-SB460 · 2024-11-22
SOLD BY
ITEM
relating to the jurisdiction and enforcement of certain international organization policies.
WHAT IT DOES
One executive order from the governor turns it off. It reaches private schools too.
The bill declares that the United Nations has no jurisdiction in Texas and bars the state and local governments from enforcing or carrying out any United Nations policy or rule. It also bars state agencies, local governments, public and charter schools, private schools and colleges from enforcing or carrying out any World Health Organization public health policy or guideline. Both bans give way whenever a state law or an executive order from the governor authorizes the policy, and the bill names no penalty or enforcement method.
CHARGES
[x] THE HOLEanalysis confidence 45%
THE TEXT
…“except as specifically authorized by reference to this section under state law or an executive order issued by the governor”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The ban on carrying out United Nations policy can be switched off by a single executive order from the governor, with no vote of the Legislature. That leaves the advertised limit only as firm as the governor chooses.
[x] DRAGNETanalysis confidence 35%
THE CAPTION
“relating to the jurisdiction and enforcement of certain international organization policies”
Caption, introduced version (I)
THE TEXT
…“a public school district, a private school, an open-enrollment charter school, or an institution of higher education”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The caption speaks of government jurisdiction and enforcement, but the World Health Organization ban also binds private schools, which are not arms of the state. Those private schools may not follow a World Health Organization health guideline on their own unless state law or the governor allows it.
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate
- Filed
- Read first time
- Referred to State Affairs
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
THANK YOU FOR CHECKING THE RECEIPT
CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY
CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY
Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Jul 6, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$1,140,000.00
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$1,140,000.00
- Cash
- $1,140,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $1,140,000.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Dec 12, 2024 to Oct 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101009502, 101012383, 101061137, 101072395, 101072779.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$1,140,000.00
- Cash
- $1,140,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $1,140,000.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Dec 12, 2024 to Oct 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101009502, 101012383, 101061137, 101072395, 101072779.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas Senate · Filed Nov 22, 2024
02/03/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:19 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Senate committee · State Affairs · Final status: Died in committee
Subjects
Education--Higher--General
Health--General
Political Subdivisions
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Text
The text as introduced · 249 words
89R4988 MPF-D By: Middleton S.B. No. 460 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the jurisdiction and enforcement of certain international organization policies. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Title 1, Government Code, is amended by adding Chapter 3 to read as follows: CHAPTER 3. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Sec. 3.001. LIMITATION ON JURISDICTION OF UNITED NATIONS. (a) The United Nations has no jurisdiction in this state. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, except as specifically authorized by reference to this section under state law or an executive order issued by the governor, a policy or rule of the United Nations may not be enforced or implemented by this state or a political subdivision of this state. Sec. 3.002. LIMITATION ON ENFORCEMENT OR IMPLEMENTATION OF WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION POLICY. This state, an agency or political subdivision of this state, a public school district, a private school, an open-enrollment charter school, or an institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, may not enforce or implement a public health policy or guideline of the World Health Organization unless specifically authorized under state law or an executive order issued by the governor. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.