Texas HB127 protects higher education institutions from foreign adversaries by regulating foreign gifts, contracts, and cultural agreements.

The bill mandates that Texas higher education institutions report and obtain approval for gifts, contracts, and cultural agreements with foreign adversaries. It requires institutions to maintain records on foreign travel and activities by faculty and researchers. The bill also mandates screening of foreign researchers and restricts the use of education software from foreign adversaries. Penalties are established for violations, including civil and administrative penalties.

Texas HB127 protects higher education institutions from foreign adversaries by regulating foreign gifts, contracts, and cultural agreements.

The bill mandates that Texas higher education institutions report and obtain approval for gifts, contracts, and cultural agreements with foreign adversaries. It requires institutions to maintain records on foreign travel and activities by faculty and researchers. The bill also mandates screening of foreign researchers and restricts the use of education software from foreign adversaries. Penalties are established for violations, including civil and administrative penalties.