Relating to measures to protect public institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; providing civil and administrative penalties; increasing a criminal penalty.

SB 2430 would protect Texas public institutions of higher education by defining "foreign adversaries" (including Qatar and U.S.-designated countries) and "foreign sources" (like foreign governments or entities), requiring these institutions to monitor and report foreign connections. The bill establishes civil and administrative penalties for violations related to foreign influence on research or operations. It also increases criminal penalties for theft of trade secrets, a separate provision included in the bill. The law aims to safeguard academic research integrity and prevent undue foreign influence on public universities and colleges.