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TX HB2536
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Leach
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AI Summary
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Prohibits governmental entities, companies, and individuals domiciled in "designated countries" (China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or countries designated by the governor) from purchasing or acquiring title to real property in Texas
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Exempts U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, foreign citizens not domiciled in designated countries, and leasehold interests from the prohibition
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Creates a state jail felony for individuals domiciled in designated countries who intentionally or knowingly purchase or acquire title to Texas real property
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Imposes fines on violating companies or entities equal to the greater of $250,000 or 50% of the property's market value, with proceeds going to the general revenue fund after satisfying liens
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Authorizes the attorney general to investigate violations, bring enforcement actions in district court, and petition for court-appointed receivers to manage and sell property acquired in violation of the law
Legislative Description
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense.
Property Interests
Last Action
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
3/17/2025