TexasTexasLawHB 130

Genetic information security

Bars covered facilities and companies from using genome sequencers or software produced by foreign adversaries and from storing Texans' genome sequencing data in foreign adversary countries, with civil penalties and a private right of action.

Body

Texas Legislature

Session

2025

Introduced

Mar 13, 2025

In effect since

Sep 1, 20251y1 year ago

Votes

House 141-0, Senate 31-0, House concurred 136-0

Sponsors

R (Republican)Republican

Topics

PrivacyDataBiometrics

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