H.B. No. 130 introduces the Texas Genomic Act of 2025, which aims to enhance the security of genetic information for residents of Texas. The bill establishes a new chapter in the Health and Safety Code that outlines definitions, applicability, and legislative policies regarding the handling of genomic data. It prohibits medical facilities, research facilities, companies, and nonprofit organizations from providing access to genetic information to foreign adversaries and restricts the use of genome sequencers and software produced by such entities. Additionally, it mandates that genomic data must not be stored in countries identified as foreign adversaries and requires compliance with cybersecurity best practices.

The bill also establishes civil penalties for violations, allowing the attorney general to impose a $10,000 fine for each infraction and to recover costs associated with enforcement. Furthermore, it provides a private cause of action for residents harmed by violations, enabling them to seek damages and attorney's fees. The act will take effect on September 1, 2025, and applies to causes of action that accrue on or after that date, ensuring that existing legal frameworks remain in place for prior incidents.

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