TX HB2884

Requires claimants in civil lawsuits involving U.S. defense contractor activities to disclose whether they or their attorneys have received funding from individuals, entities, or governments affiliated with sanctioned or embargoed nations

Mandates disclosure of all funding sources from sanctioned nations as part of initial disclosures under Texas Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 194, with ongoing obligation to supplement within 10 days of receiving new funds or identifying new sources

Prohibits withholding required disclosures for any reason, including claims of privilege or confidentiality, and bars courts from granting motions to limit disclosure of such funding information

Authorizes courts to stay proceedings until disclosure is made or dismiss the action with prejudice upon finding willful noncompliance with disclosure requirements

Applies to civil actions pending or filed on/after the effective date; takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote or September 1, 2025