Relating to certain contracts for the purchase of residential real property located in a colonia.

SB 1618 requires sellers to provide a Spanish translation of executory contracts for residential real property in colonias (defined as border-area communities with 11+ dwellings) if a purchaser requests it. The translation must be prepared by a certified Spanish translator, though the final executed contract must remain in English. This applies only to contracts entered into on or after September 1, 2025, and does not affect transactions outside colonias. The bill directly impacts homebuyers and sellers in colonias who may need Spanish-language contract documentation.