Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 17: Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense.

In committee Last action April 2, 2025: Left pending in committee

Plain-language summary

HB 17 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense. Primary sponsor: Cole Hefner (Republican), Will Metcalf (Republican), Jared Patterson (Republican), John McQueeney (Republican), David Spiller (Republican). It lists 64 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): Left pending in committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Cole Hefner (Republican); Will Metcalf (Republican); Jared Patterson (Republican); John McQueeney (Republican); and 1 more. 64 co-sponsors.