TX SB1349

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 for a foreign entity, leave the U.S., or suppress/retaliate against constitutionally protected speech

Establishes "unauthorized enforcement of foreign law" as a second-degree felony for foreign agents who, without U.S. or Texas approval, prevent someone from violating foreign laws or surveil/monitor people in Texas to enforce foreign laws

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

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 and submit a report with recommendations to the legislature by March 1, 2026; act takes effect September 1, 2025