House bill · 89R

HB 2389

Relating to prohibiting the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by and contracts or other agreements with certain aliens or foreign entities.

Did not pass

Progress

38 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Feb 4
Referred to committee
Mar 14
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs
Mar 14, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 14, 2025 · House
Filed
Feb 4, 2025 · House

Authors

and 26 coauthors or sponsors

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Nate Schatzline cosponsorR
Daniel Alders cosponsorR
Joanne Shofner cosponsorR
Lacey Hull cosponsorR
Carrie Isaac cosponsorR
Andy Hopper cosponsorR
Alan Schoolcraft cosponsorR
Mitch Little cosponsorR
Will Metcalf cosponsorR
David Lowe cosponsorR
Briscoe Cain cosponsorR
Cody Vasut cosponsorR
Hillary Hickland cosponsorR
J.M. Lozano cosponsorR
Janie Lopez cosponsorR
Shelley Luther cosponsorR
Ellen Troxclair cosponsorR
Terry Meza cosponsorD
Cook cosponsor–
Brent Money cosponsorR
Tony Tinderholt cosponsorR
Shelby Slawson cosponsorR
Keresa Richardson cosponsorR
Richard Hayes cosponsorR
Cody Harris cosponsorR
Wes Virdell cosponsorR

In committee

Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs
House
Referred Mar 14, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Aliens Political Subdivisions Property Interests: Real Property Purchasing: State

Bill text

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SB 103Relating to prohibiting the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by and contracts or other agreements with certain aliens or foreign entities.	Bob HallR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 3, 2025Referred to State Affairs
SB 2650Relating to certain requirements for participation in the E-verify program; authorizing penalties.	Bob HallR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 3, 2025Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1488Relating to employment practices of governmental entities, state contractors, and private employers in this state regarding the legal status of employees, including requiring participation in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify program, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for certain conduct in relation to the employment of persons not lawfully present; providing an administrative penalty.	A.J. LouderbackR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 11, 2025Referred to State Affairs
SB 17Relating 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.	Brent HagenbuchR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3005Relating to the payment of funds under certain construction contracts.	Barbara Gervin-HawkinsD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 504Relating to the disclosure of certain financial information by certain nonprofit organizations that enter into sizeable contracts with political subdivisions.	Lois KolkhorstR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 10, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars