Texas HB2527 prohibits lobbyists from representing certain foreign entities and imposes criminal penalties.

Texas HB2527 amends the Texas Government Code to prohibit lobbyists from knowingly or willingly registering on behalf of certain foreign entities. These entities include governmental entities, organizations, or individuals domiciled in a "designated country," defined as a country identified by the U.S. Director of National Intelligence as posing a national security risk. The bill also imposes criminal penalties, classifying violations as a Class A misdemeanor or a third-degree felony, depending on the section violated. The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2527 prohibits lobbyists from representing certain foreign entities and imposes criminal penalties.

Texas HB2527 amends the Texas Government Code to prohibit lobbyists from knowingly or willingly registering on behalf of certain foreign entities. These entities include governmental entities, organizations, or individuals domiciled in a "designated country," defined as a country identified by the U.S. Director of National Intelligence as posing a national security risk. The bill also imposes criminal penalties, classifying violations as a Class A misdemeanor or a third-degree felony, depending on the section violated. The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.