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TX SB2116
TX SB2116Relating 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
05/14/2021
05/14/2021
Crossed Over
04/26/2021
04/26/2021
Passed
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/18/2021
06/18/2021
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 businesses and governmental entities in Texas from entering into agreements or contracts with certain foreign-owned companies that would grant those companies direct or remote access to or control of critical infrastructure in Texas, such as communication systems, cybersecurity systems, the electric grid, and water treatment facilities. The bill defines "critical infrastructure" and "company" broadly, and it allows the governor, after consulting with the Homeland Security Council, to designate certain countries as threats to critical infrastructure. The bill applies to agreements and contracts entered into on or after the effective date of the Act.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Donna Campbell (R)*,
Bob Hall (R)*,
Tan Parker (R)*,
Brian Birdwell (R),
Dawn Buckingham (R),
Lois Kolkhorst (R),
Jane Nelson (R),
Angela Paxton (R),
Drew Springer (R),
Larry Taylor (R),
Last Action
Effective immediately (on 06/18/2021)
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