HB 2912 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

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
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 19, 2025 Last action Mar 19, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025
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Briscoe Cain
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