TX SB1200

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

Mandates that disclosures be made under oath, filed with the court as part of initial disclosures under Texas Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 194, and supplemented within 10 days of receiving new funds or identifying new funding sources

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

Authorizes courts to stay proceedings until disclosure is made or dismiss the action with prejudice upon finding willful noncompliance, in addition to other available sanctions

Applies to civil actions pending in trial court or filed on or after the effective date, with immediate effect upon two-thirds legislative vote or September 1, 2025