Texas HB130 establishes genetic information security for state residents, prohibiting unauthorized access and use of genome sequencing data.

Texas HB130, known as the Texas Genomic Act of 2025, mandates that medical facilities, research facilities, companies, and nonprofit organizations store genome sequencing data of Texas residents only within the United States. It prohibits the use of genome sequencers and technologies produced by foreign adversaries or their state-owned enterprises. The Act also requires annual certification of compliance with these provisions. It allows the attorney general to investigate violations and imposes civil penalties of $10,000 per violation.

Texas HB130 establishes genetic information security for state residents, prohibiting unauthorized access and use of genome sequencing data.

Texas HB130, known as the Texas Genomic Act of 2025, mandates that medical facilities, research facilities, companies, and nonprofit organizations store genome sequencing data of Texas residents only within the United States. It prohibits the use of genome sequencers and technologies produced by foreign adversaries or their state-owned enterprises. The Act also requires annual certification of compliance with these provisions. It allows the attorney general to investigate violations and imposes civil penalties of $10,000 per violation.