S.B. No. 1067 aims to prohibit public institutions of higher education, as well as their employees and their spouses, from soliciting or accepting gifts, grants, donations, or investments from certain foreign entities deemed a risk to U.S. national security. The bill introduces a new section, 51.984, to the Education Code, defining "designated country" as those identified by the U.S. director of national intelligence in recent Annual Threat Assessments or designated by the governor after consultation with the Department of Public Safety. It specifies that institutions and their employees cannot accept contributions from governmental entities, political parties, or companies headquartered in these designated countries.

Additionally, the bill mandates that employment contracts for higher education employees include a prohibition against such solicitations or acceptances. Any funds or items received in violation of this prohibition must be returned to the originating entity. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is authorized to adopt necessary rules for implementation. The provisions of this act will take effect on September 1, 2025, and contracts entered into before this date will be governed by the previous law.

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