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 legal language, any action brought under this subchapter, except for those initiated by the attorney general, must be filed in the county where the real property is located. This change aims to streamline the legal process and ensure that cases are heard in a relevant jurisdiction.

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 before this date will continue to be governed by the existing law. The bill received unanimous support in both the House and Senate, indicating strong legislative backing for the proposed changes.

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