Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain foreign entities.
HB 1566 prohibits foreign governments and organizations from designated countries (identified by U.S. intelligence as national security risks) from purchasing or acquiring title to real property in Texas. The bill defines "designated countries" based on U.S. intelligence threat assessments and bans purchases by entities headquartered in such countries or controlled by their governments. It applies to land, buildings, mines, and other real property types, excluding mortgages, short-term leases, and mineral interests in place. The Attorney General may enforce this prohibition by filing lawsuits in district courts where the property is located. This directly affects foreign governments and businesses from countries deemed security threats by U.S. intelligence.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 12, 2025
Last action Mar 12, 2025
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Mar 12, 2025
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Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
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Mar 12, 2025
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Jared Patterson
RRepublican
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