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TX SB1063

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donna Campbell

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands existing Texas law prohibiting agreements with foreign-owned companies regarding critical infrastructure to also include agricultural land

  • Defines "agricultural land" as land qualifying for agricultural tax appraisal under the Tax Code, consisting of no more than 5 acres of noncontiguous land

  • Prohibits business entities and individuals from entering into agreements relating to agricultural land with foreign citizens

  • Bars agreements that would grant foreign-owned companies direct or remote access to or control of agricultural land, with exceptions for product warranty and support purposes

  • Applies to companies owned or majority-controlled by foreign citizens, foreign governments, or headquartered in foreign countries, regardless of whether securities are publicly traded

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to prohibiting contracts or other agreements with foreign-owned companies in connection with agricultural land.

Business & Commerce

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

2/24/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/24/2025

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