Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 1741: Relating to measures to prevent foreign influence, foreign interference, and intellectual property theft at public institutions of higher education.

Passed one chamber Last action April 22, 2025: Referred to Higher Education

Plain-language summary

SB 1741 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to measures to prevent foreign influence, foreign interference, and intellectual property theft at public institutions of higher education. Primary sponsor: Tan Parker (Republican), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Flores, Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Mayes Middleton (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): Referred to Higher Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tan Parker (Republican); Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Donna Campbell (Republican); Creighton; and 3 more. 2 co-sponsors.