The bill amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code and the Property Code in Texas to regulate the purchase or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens and foreign entities. It introduces a new subchapter (Subchapter H) that defines terms such as "agricultural land," "control," and "designated country," and establishes that aliens have the same property rights as U.S. citizens, except as specified in the new subchapter. The bill prohibits certain individuals and entities from acquiring real property in Texas if they are from designated countries identified as posing a national security risk. Exceptions are made for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and certain types of property, such as residence homesteads.

Additionally, the bill empowers the Texas Attorney General to enforce these regulations and take legal action if there is a suspicion that a violation poses a risk to public health, safety, or welfare. If a court finds that property was acquired in violation of these provisions, it can order divestiture and appoint a receiver to manage the property. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and the Attorney General is tasked with adopting rules for its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Civil Practice and Remedies Code 64.001, Property Code 5.005 (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 64, Property Code 5)