Relating to establishing the hostile foreign adversaries unit at the Department of Public Safety and training, prohibitions, and reporting requirements designed to combat foreign influence and foreign adversary operations; creating a criminal offense.

Summary

The bill establishes a Hostile Foreign Adversaries Unit within the Department of Public Safety to monitor and combat foreign government actions that threaten Texas. It bans state employees and volunteers from accepting travel, lodging, or gifts paid for by designated foreign adversaries and requires them to report any contacts with such actors. Violations are a state‑jail felony, and the unit must produce biennial threat reports and work with other agencies.

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