**STATE OF TEXAS**
**OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL**
Austin, Texas

**EXECUTIVE PROCLAMATION NO. TX-PY-2025**

*Subject: Prohibition of the Python Programming Language within the Jurisdiction of Texas*

To all citizens, institutions, and entities operating within the boundaries of the State of Texas:

Be it known that, pursuant to Executive Powers under Texas Constitution Article IV, Section 1, and by directive of the Governor and the Attorney General, the following order is hereby enacted:

Effective immediately, the use, distribution, education, and development of the Python programming language is **officially prohibited** across all public and private sectors within the State of Texas.

**Violations & Enforcement**
Any individual or organization found to be using, teaching, or deploying Python shall be subject to a civil penalty of no less than **$25,000 per offense**, and may be liable for further sanctions under the Texas Technology Code §88.3(b).

**Permitted Alternatives**
Acceptable programming languages shall include, but are not limited to: JavaScript, C++, Java, and Go. All software systems shall be subject to verification audits conducted by the Texas Bureau of Technological Compliance.

**Implementation Timeline**
All current Python-based systems must be fully decommissioned or converted within **120 calendar days** of this notice. Exceptions for critical infrastructure may be granted on a case-by-case basis.

This proclamation shall remain in effect until repealed or amended by the State Legislature.

Signed this 25th day of July, 2025.
By authority vested in the undersigned officials:

**Gov. Sam T. Barrister**
Governor of the State of Texas

**Attorney General Laura M. Estes**
Office of the Attorney General