Texas SB1847 prohibits contracts with foreign-owned companies for critical infrastructure and bans use of certain technologies from these companies.

The bill, Texas SB1847, amends the Government Code to prohibit governmental entities from entering into contracts or agreements with certain foreign-owned companies for critical infrastructure. It also bans the use of remote sensing technology and transportation infrastructure systems purchased or leased from these companies. The governor is directed to consider designating any country or person designated as a foreign adversary by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce as a threat to critical infrastructure.

Texas SB1847 prohibits contracts with foreign-owned companies for critical infrastructure and bans use of certain technologies from these companies.

The bill, Texas SB1847, amends the Government Code to prohibit governmental entities from entering into contracts or agreements with certain foreign-owned companies for critical infrastructure. It also bans the use of remote sensing technology and transportation infrastructure systems purchased or leased from these companies. The governor is directed to consider designating any country or person designated as a foreign adversary by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce as a threat to critical infrastructure.