Texas SB1585 prohibits governmental contracts with foreign adversary companies for information and communications technology, with exceptions and.

The bill, Texas SB1585, prohibits governmental entities from entering into contracts with companies controlled by foreign adversaries for information and communications technology. A "scrutinized company" is defined as one organized in or under the laws of a foreign adversary, has its principal place of business in a foreign adversary, or is a publicly traded company controlled by a foreign adversary government. Exceptions allow contracts if the U.S. Secretary of Commerce designates the country as a foreign adversary or if the governor determines the use of such a company is necessary.

Texas SB1585 prohibits governmental contracts with foreign adversary companies for information and communications technology, with exceptions and.

The bill, Texas SB1585, prohibits governmental entities from entering into contracts with companies controlled by foreign adversaries for information and communications technology. A "scrutinized company" is defined as one organized in or under the laws of a foreign adversary, has its principal place of business in a foreign adversary, or is a publicly traded company controlled by a foreign adversary government. Exceptions allow contracts if the U.S. Secretary of Commerce designates the country as a foreign adversary or if the governor determines the use of such a company is necessary.