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TX HB130

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Greg Bonnen

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits medical facilities, research facilities, companies, and nonprofits conducting genome sequencing in Texas from using genome sequencers or software produced by or on behalf of foreign adversaries, their state-owned enterprises, or entities domiciled in foreign adversary countries

  • Bans the sale or transfer of Texas residents' genomic sequencing data to foreign adversaries or their affiliated entities during bankruptcy proceedings or Chapter 11 reorganizations

  • Requires entities storing Texas residents' genome sequencing data to use encryption and cybersecurity best practices, prohibits storage within foreign adversary countries, and mandates data be inaccessible to persons located in those countries

  • Mandates annual compliance certification to the Texas Attorney General by December 31 of each year, to be submitted by an attorney representing the covered entity

  • Establishes civil penalties of $10,000 per violation enforceable by the Attorney General, and creates a private cause of action allowing harmed individuals to recover actual damages or up to $5,000 in statutory damages per violation, plus attorney's fees

Legislative Description

Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.

Health

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs5/1/2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/14/2025

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