Texas HB5061 prohibits contractors and vendors from certain activities and provides penalties.

HB5061 amends the Texas Government Code to prohibit contractors and vendors from surveillance, intimidation, and misuse of private information. The state auditor's office oversees enforcement, investigates complaints, and imposes penalties. Penalties include contract termination, fines up to $2 million, and barring from future contracts. Employees can sue for retaliation. The state auditor's office and Texas Rangers must submit an annual report on complaints and penalties.

Texas HB5061 prohibits contractors and vendors from certain activities and provides penalties.

HB5061 amends the Texas Government Code to prohibit contractors and vendors from surveillance, intimidation, and misuse of private information. The state auditor's office oversees enforcement, investigates complaints, and imposes penalties. Penalties include contract termination, fines up to $2 million, and barring from future contracts. Employees can sue for retaliation. The state auditor's office and Texas Rangers must submit an annual report on complaints and penalties.