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TX HB4170

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Hayes

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lawsuits involving private transfer fees for real property must be filed in the county where the property is located, with an exception for actions brought by the attorney general
  • Amends Subchapter G, Chapter 5 of the Texas Property Code by adding Section 5.208
  • Applies only to actions filed on or after September 1, 2025; cases filed before that date remain governed by prior law
  • Passed the House on May 10, 2025, with a vote of 131-0, and passed the Senate on May 28, 2025, with a vote of 31-0

Legislative Description

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

Property Interests

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Jurisprudence5/12/2025
Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence3/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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