TX HB2595

Prohibits Texas public school districts and institutions of higher education from contracting with foreign adversaries (China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or their agents) to operate, direct, or organize academic programs, including research partnerships, faculty/student exchanges, and study abroad programs

Bans use of educational materials produced or sold by foreign adversaries unless reviewed and approved by the Texas Education Agency (for K-12) or Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (for universities), with approved materials published online

Prohibits school district and higher education employees from providing material support for academic or nonacademic programs operated by foreign adversaries

Imposes $50,000 civil penalty per violation enforceable by the attorney general, and creates a first-degree felony offense for knowing violations

Waives sovereign and qualified immunity for liability under the bill; prohibits institutions from carrying insurance policies covering violations; exempts noninstructional sports, music, and fine arts competitions from most provisions