Universities outline how HB127 will be implemented; Council to provide model policies and training

University research-security officers described early implementation of HB127 and the Higher Education Research Security Council (HERSC), explaining risk‑based reviews, institution-level research security officers, model clauses and an upcoming shared due‑diligence platform to help smaller universities meet compliance.

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University research-security officers asked the committee to view HB127 implementation as a risk‑management exercise, not a nationality‑based screening. Kevin Gamache (Texas A&M system) said HERSC is developing policy models, training standards and certification packages to create consistent statewide standards while preserving openness.

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