Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 17: Relating to the purchase or acquisition of an interest in real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

SB 17 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the purchase or acquisition of an interest in real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty. Primary sponsor: Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican), Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Chuy Hinojosa (Democratic), Joan Huffman (Republican), King, Mayes Middleton (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Charles Schwertner (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican), Cole Hefner (Republican), Will Metcalf (Republican), Jared Patterson (Republican), John McQueeney (Republican), David Spiller (Republican), Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Birdwell, Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Flores. It lists 69 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brent Hagenbuch (Republican); Bob Hall (Republican); Adam Hinojosa (Republican); Chuy Hinojosa (Democratic); and 17 more. 69 co-sponsors.