TX HB4616

Creates the criminal offense of "transnational repression" for agents of foreign governments or terrorist organizations who commit assault, aggravated assault, harassment, or stalking to coerce someone to act for a foreign entity, leave the U.S., or to discourage/retaliate against constitutionally protected speech

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

Enhances penalties for transnational repression by one category above the underlying offense, with a minimum 180-day confinement for Class A misdemeanors and minimum 15 years for first-degree felonies

Requires the DPS Criminal Investigations Division to develop and regularly update a training program for peace officers on identifying, preventing, and responding to transnational repression, including recognition of targeted communities

Mandates DPS, in collaboration with the Governor's office, to conduct a study on transnational repression threats and submit a report with recommendations to the legislature by March 1, 2026