Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by foreign organizations.
This bill prohibits foreign organizations - those organized under foreign law or with principal places of business outside the U.S. - and organizations owned by or controlled by such entities, non-U.S. citizens, or foreign governments from purchasing or acquiring title to real property in Texas. Existing property interests acquired before September 1, 2025, may be retained until March 1, 2026, after which they must be sold. The prohibition takes effect September 1, 2025, with all transitional provisions expiring January 1, 2027. It directly affects foreign-owned businesses, investment groups, and entities operating across international borders within Texas.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2025
Last action Mar 18, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025
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Referred to State Affairs
lower
Mar 18, 2025
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Read first time
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Terri Leo-Wilson
RRepublican
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