Texas HB128 regulates sister-city agreements between Texas entities and foreign countries or communities.

Texas HB128 establishes state policy to encourage sister-city agreements between Texas governmental entities and allies of the United States, including Taiwan, and communities in those countries. It prohibits agreements with foreign adversaries, defined as China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or designated countries. The bill mandates withdrawal from existing agreements with such adversaries by October 1, 2025, and expires on January 1, 2027.

Texas HB128 regulates sister-city agreements between Texas entities and foreign countries or communities.

Texas HB128 establishes state policy to encourage sister-city agreements between Texas governmental entities and allies of the United States, including Taiwan, and communities in those countries. It prohibits agreements with foreign adversaries, defined as China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or designated countries. The bill mandates withdrawal from existing agreements with such adversaries by October 1, 2025, and expires on January 1, 2027.