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Signed Into Law
Signed May 19, 2025Effective 2025-09-01
SB1057

Regular Session

Relating to the submission and approval of certain proposals by shareholders of nationally listed corporations.

Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis

SB1057: Government Affairs Overview

SB1057 establishes a defensive governance mechanism allowing Texas-based or Texas-listed public corporations to reject shareholder proposals that fail to meet strict new state thresholds for ownership ($1M or 3%) and solicitation (67% of voting power). This statute is opt-in only; it requires an affirmative amendment to your governing documents and creates a direct conflict with federal SEC Rule 14a-8 that will likely result in litigation.

Sen. Tan Parker·Senate Bill·Regular Session

Moderate
Low Cost
Effective:2025-09-01
Business Impact

Who SB1057 Affects

This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:

Regulatory Priority: moderate

Notable regulatory updates (effective 2025-09-01). Consider how these changes may affect your operations.

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Manufacturing & Business

Affected business types:

  • Manufacturers
  • Industrial facilities
  • Supply chain companies
  • Logistics providers
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Banking & Finance

Affected business types:

  • Banks
  • Credit unions
  • Financial services firms
  • Insurance companies
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Key Operational Considerations

  • 1Governing Documents: You must draft and execute amendments to your Certificate of Formation or Bylaws to explicitly reference Section 21.373 of the Business Organizations Code.
  • 2Investor Relations (IR) & Corporate Secretary: Staff must be trained on the new validation workflow. They must verify three data points for every proposal:

Estimated Cost Impact

lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.

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SB1057
Moderate
Relating to the submission and approval of certain proposals by shareholders of nationally listed corporations.
Moderate Compliance Urgency
Requires near-term attention
Cost Impact
Low
Effective
2025-09-01
Primary Author: Sen. Tan Parker
89th Texas Legislature
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Compliance Analysis

Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation

Implementation Timeline

  • Effective Date: September 1, 2025.
  • Compliance Deadline: Discretionary. Compliance mandates only trigger if and when your Board elects to amend the corporation's governing documents to opt into this statute. To utilize these protections for the 2026 proxy season, preparatory work must begin in Q3 2025.
  • Agency Rulemaking: The Texas Securities Commissioner must approve specific stock exchanges (under Chapter 4005) to determine eligibility for companies not headquartered in Texas but listed on a Texas exchange. Watch for guidance on "approved exchanges" in late 2025.

Immediate Action Plan

  • Step 1 (Eligibility Check): Confirm your entity is a "Nationally Listed Corporation" with a Texas headquarters or listing on a Commissioner-approved Texas exchange.
  • Step 2 (Risk Assessment): Commission a formal legal opinion from outside counsel regarding the interaction between SB1057 and SEC Rule 14a-8 for your specific shareholder base.
  • Step 3 (Insurance Review): Confirm with your broker that your D&O policy covers governance disputes arising from state-federal regulatory conflicts.
  • Step 4 (Drafting): If proceeding, draft the "Notice of Proposed Amendment" for inclusion in your next proxy statement (must occur *before* the amendment is adopted).

Operational Changes Required

Contracts

  • Governing Documents: You must draft and execute amendments to your Certificate of Formation or Bylaws to explicitly reference Section 21.373 of the Business Organizations Code.
  • Proxy Solicitor Agreements: Standard scopes of work must be renegotiated. Solicitors must now validate whether a proponent has successfully solicited 67% of the voting power, a metric not currently tracked in standard governance contracts.
  • D&O Insurance: Review policies immediately. Excluding a shareholder proposal based on state law while violating federal SEC rules creates a "conflict of laws" liability. Ensure your policy covers defense costs for this specific regulatory gap.

Hiring/Training

  • Investor Relations (IR) & Corporate Secretary: Staff must be trained on the new validation workflow. They must verify three data points for every proposal:
  • 1. Ownership value ($1M+) or percentage (3%+).
  • 2. Holding duration (6 months continuous).
  • 3. Solicitation reach (67% of voting power).

Reporting & Record-Keeping

  • Proxy Statement Disclosures:
  • Pre-Adoption: You must include a notice of the *proposed* amendment in the proxy statement preceding the vote.
  • Post-Adoption: Every subsequent proxy statement must detail the process for shareholders to submit proposals and instructions on how they can contact other shareholders to satisfy ownership/solicitation requirements.
  • Verification Logs: Maintain a legal log of all rejected proposals, specifically documenting the failure to meet the 67% solicitation threshold or the $1M/3% ownership test to defend against SEC inquiries.

Fees & Costs

  • Legal & Administrative: Expect increased legal fees for drafting the specific "opt-in" amendments and opinion letters regarding federal preemption risks.
  • No State Filing Fees: There are no direct fees paid to the state for this specific election, other than standard filing fees for amending a Certificate of Formation.

Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations

Federal Preemption Risk (The "Supremacy Clause" Trap):

The law explicitly sets thresholds higher than federal SEC Rule 14a-8 (which allows proposals at significantly lower ownership levels).

  • The Risk: If you exclude a proposal based on SB1057 that is valid under SEC rules, the SEC may issue an enforcement action or deny "No-Action" relief.
  • The Gray Zone: It is currently unclear if the SEC will defer to Texas state law on what constitutes a "procedurally proper" proposal. Until a court rules, you are operating in a high-risk legal environment.

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Legislative Timeline

This bill's path through the Texas Legislature

Filed
Feb 3, 2025
Passed Senate
Apr 10, 2025
Passed House
May 6, 2025
Signed
May 19, 2025
Effective
Sep 1, 2025
TopicsBusiness & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--generalCorporations & AssociationsFinancialFinancial--general
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Senate Authors

Sen. Tan ParkerRepublican · Primary Author
Coauthors (1)

House Sponsors

Rep. Morgan MeyerRepublican · Primary Sponsor
Joint Sponsors

Bill Text(with markup)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SB1057

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What does Texas SB1057 do?

SB1057 establishes a defensive governance mechanism allowing Texas-based or Texas-listed public corporations to reject shareholder proposals that fail to meet strict new state thresholds for ownership ($1M or 3%) and solicitation (67% of voting power). This statute is opt-in only; it requires an affirmative amendment to your governing documents and creates a direct conflict with federal SEC Rule 14a-8 that will likely result in litigation.

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Who authored SB1057?

SB1057 was authored by Texas Senator Tan Parker during the Regular Session.

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When was SB1057 signed into law?

SB1057 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 19, 2025.

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How significant are the changes in SB1057?

The regulatory priority for SB1057 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.

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What is the cost impact of SB1057?

The cost impact of SB1057 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.

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What topics does SB1057 address?

SB1057 addresses topics including business & commerce, business & commerce--general, corporations & associations, financial and financial--general.

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What are the key dates for SB1057?

Key dates for SB1057: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.

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Which Texas businesses are affected by SB1057?

SB1057 primarily affects Texas businesses and commercial enterprises. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.

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Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: January 11, 2026