House bill · 89R

HB 2536

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

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Feb 6
Referred to committee
Mar 17
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

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 17, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 17, 2025 · House
Filed
Feb 6, 2025 · House

Authors

and 2 coauthors or sponsors

Jeff LeachR

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Ellen Troxclair cosponsorR
Hillary Hickland cosponsorR

In committee

Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs
House
Referred Mar 17, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Aliens Business & Commerce: General Civil Remedies & Liabilities Crimes: Miscellaneous Governor Property Interests: Real Property State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Bill text

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HB 17Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense.	Cole HefnerR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 2, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 1849Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense.	Cole HefnerR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 14, 2025Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
SB 2117Relating to the establishment of the Texas Committee on Foreign Investment to review certain transactions involving certain foreign entities in coordination with the attorney general; creating a civil penalty.	Tan ParkerR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 20, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 5007Relating to the establishment of the Texas Committee on Foreign Investment to review certain transactions involving certain foreign entities; creating a civil penalty.	Stan LambertR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 28, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 2308Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Border Security and Illegal Immigration.	Eddie MoralesD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 15, 2025Received from the House
SB 1585Relating to a prohibition on governmental contracts with companies of foreign adversaries for certain information and communications technology; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.	Bryan HughesR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 27, 2025Placed on General State Calendar