Relating to venue in certain actions involving private transfer fees for real property.

HB 4170 requires lawsuits involving private transfer fees on real property to be filed in the county where the property is located, rather than in other jurisdictions. This directly affects property owners, buyers, and sellers who may dispute these fees in court. The bill adds this venue requirement to Texas Property Code Section 5.208, excluding cases brought by the attorney general. It applies only to lawsuits filed on or after September 1, 2025, with prior cases governed by previous law. The change aims to streamline legal proceedings by tying venue to the property's physical location.