TX HB133

Creates the criminal offense of "transnational repression" for agents of foreign governments or terrorist organizations who commit crimes like trafficking, assault, harassment, or stalking to coerce someone to act on behalf of a foreign entity, leave/stay in the U.S., or suppress/retaliate against protected speech

Establishes the offense of "unauthorized enforcement of foreign law" as a second-degree felony for foreign agents who, without U.S. or Texas approval, prevent violations of foreign laws or surveil/monitor people in Texas for that purpose

Penalties for transnational repression are enhanced one category above the underlying offense, with a minimum 15-year sentence if the underlying crime is a first-degree felony

Requires the Department of Public Safety to develop and regularly update a training program for peace officers on identifying, preventing, and responding to transnational repression, including recognizing targeted communities

Mandates DPS and the governor's office conduct a study on transnational repression threats, with a report and recommendations due to the legislature by March 1, 2026; takes effect September 1, 2025