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TX HB4359
TX HB4359Relating to prohibiting contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with critical infrastructure in this state.
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Introduced
03/12/2021
03/12/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to prohibiting contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with critical infrastructure in this state.
AI Summary
This bill, the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act, prohibits companies owned or controlled by citizens of China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or other designated threat countries from entering into agreements related to critical infrastructure in Texas, such as communication systems, cybersecurity, electric grids, and water treatment facilities. It also prohibits Texas governmental entities from contracting with such foreign-owned companies for critical infrastructure projects. The bill defines critical infrastructure and grants the governor the authority to designate certain countries as threats. The provisions of the bill apply to contracts and agreements entered into on or after September 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (17)
Phil King (R)*,
Eddie Lucio (D)*,
Tan Parker (R)*,
Richard Raymond (D)*,
Matt Shaheen (R)*,
Doc Anderson (R),
David Cook (R),
John Cyrier (R),
Eddie Morales (D),
Dennis Paul (R),
Scott Sanford (R),
David Spiller (R),
Lynn Stucky (R),
Ed Thompson (R),
Steve Toth (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
James White (R),
Last Action
Left pending in committee (on 04/14/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB4359 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/fiscalnotes/html/HB04359I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB04359I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HB04359I.pdf |
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