Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
This bill restricts foreign entities from purchasing or acquiring title to specific types of real property in Texas if they pose a national security risk. It prohibits governmental entities of "designated countries" (identified by U.S. intelligence as threats) and organizations headquartered in such countries or under their control from buying agricultural land, mines, minerals, or standing timber. The prohibition applies if the purchase would risk public health, safety, or welfare - defined as potential criminal activity, corporate espionage, or endangerment. Exceptions cover U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and property intended for residential homesteads (with a 100-year leasehold limit).
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 12, 2024
Last action Feb 13, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Hall
RRepublican
P
Lois Kolkhorst
RRepublican
P
Mayes Middleton
RRepublican
P
Paul Bettencourt
RRepublican
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