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SB 17 - Increases Sanctions Against Foreign Entities from Purchasing Land in Texas - Texas Key Vote

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Title: Increases Sanctions Against Foreign Entities from Purchasing Land in Texas

Signed by Governor Greg Abbott


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Title: Increases Sanctions Against Foreign Entities from Purchasing Land in Texas

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that increases sanctions against foreign entities from purchasing land in Texas.

Highlights:

  • Increases sanctions against foreign entities from purchasing real property in Texas (Sec. ).

  • Defines “real property” as the following, including (Sec. 1-4):

    • Agricultural land;

    • An improvement located on agricultural land;

    • Commercial property;

    • Industrial property;

    • Groundwater;

    • Residential property;

    • A mine or quarry;

    • A mineral in place;

    • Standing timber; or

    • Water rights.

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect September 1, 2025 (Sec. 5).

Full Bill Text

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Title: Increases Sanctions Against Foreign Entities from Purchasing Land in Texas

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that increases sanctions against foreign entities from purchasing land in Texas.

Highlights:

  • Increases sanctions against foreign entities from purchasing real property in Texas (Sec. ).

  • Defines “real property” as the following, including (Sec. 1-4):

    • Agricultural land;

    • An improvement located on agricultural land;

    • Commercial property;

    • Industrial property;

    • Groundwater;

    • Residential property;

    • A mine or quarry;

    • A mineral in place;

    • Standing timber; or

    • Water rights.

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect September 1, 2025 (Sec. 5).

Full Bill Text

Title: Increases Sanctions Against Foreign Entities from Purchasing Land in Texas

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Increases Sanctions Against Foreign Entities from Purchasing Land in Texas

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that increases sanctions against foreign entities from purchasing land in Texas.

Highlights:

  • Increases sanctions against foreign entities from purchasing real property in Texas (Sec. ).

  • Defines “real property” as the following, including (Sec. 1-4):

    • Agricultural land;

    • An improvement located on agricultural land;

    • Commercial property;

    • Industrial property;

    • Groundwater;

    • Residential property;

    • A mine or quarry;

    • A mineral in place;

    • Standing timber; or

    • Water rights.

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect September 1, 2025 (Sec. 5).

Full Bill Text

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Increases Sanctions Against Foreign Entities from Purchasing Land in Texas

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that increases sanctions against foreign entities from purchasing land in Texas.

Highlights:

  • Increases sanctions against foreign entities from purchasing real property in Texas (Sec. ).

  • Defines “real property” as the following, including (Sec. 1-4):

    • Agricultural land;

    • An improvement located on agricultural land;

    • Commercial property;

    • Industrial property;

    • Groundwater;

    • Residential property;

    • A mine or quarry;

    • A mineral in place;

    • Standing timber; or

    • Water rights.

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect September 1, 2025 (Sec. 5).

Full Bill Text

Title: Increases Sanctions Against Foreign Entities from Purchasing Land in Texas

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