Texas SB1349 creates criminal offenses for transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law, and mandates a study and training.

Texas SB1349 amends the Penal Code to create the criminal offenses of transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law. Transnational repression involves preventing or surveilling someone from violating foreign laws without state approval. Unauthorized enforcement of foreign law involves actions by agents of foreign governments or terrorist organizations to prevent violations of foreign laws. Both offenses are felonies.

Texas SB1349 creates criminal offenses for transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law, and mandates a study and training.

Texas SB1349 amends the Penal Code to create the criminal offenses of transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law. Transnational repression involves preventing or surveilling someone from violating foreign laws without state approval. Unauthorized enforcement of foreign law involves actions by agents of foreign governments or terrorist organizations to prevent violations of foreign laws. Both offenses are felonies.