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Judge blocks Texas law targeting firms accused of fossil fuel boycotts

Published 17:31 on February 5, 2026 / Last updated at 17:31 on February 5, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure, Litigation)

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A US federal judge ruled on Monday that a Texas law barring state entities from investing in or contracting with companies deemed to be “boycotting” fossil fuels is unconstitutional, granting partial summary judgment to a business group challenging the statute.
A US federal judge ruled on Monday that a Texas law barring state entities from investing in or contracting with companies deemed to be “boycotting” fossil fuels is unconstitutional, granting partial summary judgment to a business group challenging the statute.


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