Document dated Jun. 20, 2025, was added on Jul. 8, 2025 due to editorial backfill.
Bill Provisions
Prohibits organizations and certain aliens other than permanent residents from countries identified as posing a threat to the US from owning real property in Texas.
Countries identified as threats to the US include China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
Defines real property to include agricultural land or improvement on agricultural land.
Also includes commercial property, industrial property, groundwater, residential property, a mine or quarry, a mineral in place, standing timber, or water rights.
Does not apply to US citizen or lawful permanent resident or US owned company.
Requires the attorney general to establish procedures to examine a purchase or acquisition of an interest in real property and determine if investigation warranted.
Provides legislatively intended severability of provisions and every application thereof.
Legislative History
On Feb. 20, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 19, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On Mar. 20, 2025, bill introduced in House; on May 9 2025, amended bill passed.
On May 30, 2025, Senate concurs with House; on Jun. 20, 2025, governor signed bill.
