The bill, H.B. No. 243, introduces a new chapter, Chapter 21A, to the Property Code, which grants the Texas Attorney General the authority to acquire certain real property owned by aliens or foreign entities through eminent domain. This chapter defines key terms such as "alien," "foreign," and "critical infrastructure," and specifies that the Attorney General can initiate eminent domain proceedings if there is evidence that the property is being used in violation of state or federal law or poses a risk to the state's critical infrastructure. The process requires the Attorney General to obtain a court order before proceeding with eminent domain actions.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any real property acquired through this process will be owned by the state and managed by the General Land Office. It also clarifies that the procedures for eminent domain proceedings under this new chapter will differ from those outlined in existing laws, specifically stating that certain existing statutes do not apply to these proceedings. The Attorney General is tasked with adopting rules for the implementation of this chapter as soon as practicable after the bill's effective date, which is set for September 1, 2025.

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