Texas HB2595 prohibits public schools and institutions of higher education from certain dealings with foreign adversaries, including contracts and.

Texas HB2595 amends the Education Code to prohibit public schools and institutions of higher education from entering into contracts with foreign adversaries for academic operations, using materials produced by adversaries, or carrying insurance covering such violations. Foreign adversaries include China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and their agents. The bill exempts noninstructional sports and activities. Violations incur a $50,000 civil penalty per occurrence, with the attorney general authorized to sue in Travis County. Knowing violations are a first-degree felony.

Texas HB2595 prohibits public schools and institutions of higher education from certain dealings with foreign adversaries, including contracts and.

Texas HB2595 amends the Education Code to prohibit public schools and institutions of higher education from entering into contracts with foreign adversaries for academic operations, using materials produced by adversaries, or carrying insurance covering such violations. Foreign adversaries include China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and their agents. The bill exempts noninstructional sports and activities. Violations incur a $50,000 civil penalty per occurrence, with the attorney general authorized to sue in Travis County. Knowing violations are a first-degree felony.