Relating to a prohibition on engaging in lobbying activities on behalf of a foreign adversary; providing a civil penalty.
This bill prohibits Texas lobbyists from representing foreign governments or entities designated as "foreign adversaries" (including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria) before Texas government bodies. It defines "foreign adversary" to cover specific countries, their officials, political parties, and related entities like corporations formed for their benefit. Violating this ban would trigger civil penalties. The law directly affects lobbyists and organizations seeking to influence Texas policy on behalf of these designated foreign entities.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2025
Last action Mar 19, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Briscoe Cain
RRepublican
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