Privacy Law Library

Texas Genomic Act of 2025

Texas Genomic Act

Genetic · Data security · Health

Keeps Texans' genome sequencing data away from foreign adversaries (as defined in 15 C.F.R. 791.4(a)). Covered entities may not use sequencers or software from foreign-adversary sources, may not store or allow access to Texans' sequencing data in adversary countries, must secure that data, and must certify compliance to the attorney general each year.

Where

Texas

Citation

Tex. Health & Safety Code ch. 174 (174.001-174.011)

Status

In force

In force since

2025-09-01

Enforced by

Texas Attorney General

People can sue

Yes

Penalties

$10,000 civil penalty per violation recoverable by the attorney general (174.010); harmed patients or research subjects may recover the greater of actual damages or up to $5,000 statutory damages per violation, plus fees (174.011).

Applies to

• Medical facilities, research facilities, companies, and nonprofits that conduct research on or testing of genome sequencing or the human genome in Texas (174.003)