House bill · 89R

HB 2595

Relating to prohibiting certain dealings with foreign adversaries by public schools and public institutions of higher education; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses.

Did not pass

Progress

38 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Feb 7
Referred to committee
Mar 17
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs
Mar 17, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 17, 2025 · House
Filed
Feb 7, 2025 · House

Authors

Briscoe CainR

In committee

Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs
House
Referred Mar 17, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Civil Remedies & Liabilities Crimes: Miscellaneous Education: General Education: Higher: Institutions & Programs Education: Primary & Secondary: Charter Schools Education: Primary & Secondary: General Education: School Districts Intergovernmental Relations

Bill text

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