Relating to status of certain documents or instruments purporting to convey title to or an interest in real property.
SB 1734 establishes a legal presumption that certain documents claiming to transfer real property titles or create liens are fraudulent under Texas law. It specifically targets documents that: (1) mimic court judgments from unrecognized courts/entities, (2) create unauthorized liens, (3) are filed by inmates, or (4) relate to convictions under specific Texas Penal Code sections (Title 7/8) or unchallenged owner affidavits. Property owners can now file a court motion with documentary proof (like a conviction record or uncontroverted affidavit) to challenge such documents in the county where the property is recorded. The bill creates a streamlined process for courts to review these documents and determine if they should be disregarded as fraudulent conveyances, without invalidating legitimate property transfers.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Signed May 30, 2025
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May 30, 2025
MODERATE
This bill was finalized and prepared for signature by converting it from an 'Engrossed' version to an 'Enrolled' version. The substantive text of the legislation remained unchanged, with the primary differences being the removal of draft markings, the addition of official signatures and certification dates, and the inclusion of a digital accessibility update note that was not part of the original bill text.
TECHNICAL
Added a note about digital content accessibility updates to align with WCAG 2.1 standards, which is an administrative update rather than a change to the bill's legal content.
Removed draft markings, placeholder text, and internal bill identifiers (such as 'AA' and 'S.B.ANo.A1734') that were present in the earlier version.
Added official certification blocks including signatures from the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, Secretary of the Senate, Chief Clerk of the House, and the Governor, along with dates of passage and approval.
Added a certification statement confirming the bill passed both chambers and was concurred upon by the Senate.
Floor votes · House May 15, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
52
Key actions
15
Committee
9
Amendments
6
May 30, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
May 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 21, 2025
Introduced
Senate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
lower
May 20, 2025
Introduced
Senate concurs in House amendment(s)
upper
May 20, 2025
Introduced
House amendment(s) laid before the Senate
upper
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
House passage as amended reported
upper
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed as amended
lower
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
May 15, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (119-18-6)
house
May 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to Jurisprudence
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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