Texas HB132 enhances confidentiality of information used to prevent, detect, respond to, or investigate hostile acts by foreign adversaries.

Texas HB132 amends the Government Code to strengthen the confidentiality of specific types of information held by governmental entities. This includes information related to encryption codes, security keys, staffing requirements, tactical plans, and risk or vulnerability assessments of critical infrastructure. The bill aims to protect details that could be exploited by foreign adversaries, ensuring that such sensitive data remains confidential and secure. The changes take effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB132 enhances confidentiality of information used to prevent, detect, respond to, or investigate hostile acts by foreign adversaries.

Texas HB132 amends the Government Code to strengthen the confidentiality of specific types of information held by governmental entities. This includes information related to encryption codes, security keys, staffing requirements, tactical plans, and risk or vulnerability assessments of critical infrastructure. The bill aims to protect details that could be exploited by foreign adversaries, ensuring that such sensitive data remains confidential and secure. The changes take effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise on September 1, 2025.