S.B. No. 1585 aims to prohibit governmental contracts with companies identified as foreign adversaries in relation to critical infrastructure and information and communications technology. The bill amends Chapter 2275 of the Government Code, adding a new subchapter that specifically addresses contracts involving information and communications technology. It introduces definitions for terms such as "foreign adversary," "scrutinized company," and "information or communications technology or service." The bill establishes that governmental entities cannot enter into contracts with scrutinized companies unless certain conditions are met, such as the lack of available vendors or the disproportionate cost of finding compliant vendors.

Additionally, the bill outlines verification requirements for vendors bidding on contracts, mandating that they provide written confirmation that they are not scrutinized companies and will not engage with such companies in fulfilling the contract. Violations of these provisions can lead to civil penalties, including fines and potential criminal charges classified as state jail felonies. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and applies only to contracts for which bids are publicly requested after this date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 2275.0101, Government Code 39.151 (Government Code 39, Government Code 2275)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 2275.0101, Government Code 39.151 (Government Code 39, Government Code 2275)