SB 2368 - Hostile nation grid access

SB 2368 reinforces Texas’ efforts to block companies linked to adversarial nations—like China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran—from gaining access to critical power infrastructure. The bill empowers ERCOT to demand truthful disclosures and to suspend participation for suspicious entities. It also enables the Attorney General to investigate violations and enforce accountability. By imposing steep penalties of up to $1 million per violation, the bill adds real consequences for false reporting. These safeguards reduce foreign interference risks, protect taxpayer-funded infrastructure, and ensure state agencies aren’t burdened with costly fallout from compromised systems.