TX SB1741

Prohibits Texas public institutions of higher education from accepting gifts, grants, or donations from governments of foreign adversary countries as designated by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce under federal regulations

Requires institutions to submit foreign gift and contract disclosure reports (already filed with the U.S. Department of Education under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act) to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board at intervals determined by board rule

Mandates training on foreign influence, foreign interference, and intellectual property theft prevention for all researchers, faculty, staff, and student employees with access to sensitive, proprietary, or export-controlled research or information

Training must cover national security risks, methods and signs of foreign interference, measures to protect sensitive information, and procedures for reporting suspected incidents

Requires each institution to establish a reporting system for students, faculty, and staff to report suspicious activity related to foreign influence or intellectual property theft, with compliance deadline of September 1, 2026