The bill, H.B. No. 4170, amends the Property Code by adding a new section, 5.208, which establishes specific venue requirements for actions involving private transfer fees related to real property. According to the new provision, any action brought under this subchapter, except for those initiated by the attorney general, must be filed in the county where the real property in question is located. This change aims to streamline the legal process and ensure that cases are heard in a relevant jurisdiction.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the new venue requirements will only apply to actions filed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Actions filed prior to this date will continue to be governed by the existing law. This transitional provision ensures that ongoing cases are not affected by the new regulations.

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