TX HB129

Prohibits foreign adversary companies and federally banned companies from submitting bids or entering contracts with Texas governmental entities for goods or services, including contracts to sell products made by such companies

Designates seven foreign adversaries: People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong), Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, and the Venezuelan regime under Nicolás Maduro, plus any agents under their significant control

Defines federally banned companies as those on FCC covered lists, Commerce Department entity lists, DOD Chinese military company lists, OFAC sanctions lists, or restricted under various federal defense authorization acts

Requires vendors to submit written certification that they are not prohibited companies; false certification triggers immediate contract termination, potential 5-year debarment from state contracts, and referral to the attorney general

Authorizes civil penalties of the greater of twice the contract amount or $250,000 for violations, with enforcement by the attorney general; applies to contracts solicited on or after September 1, 2025