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.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 2389 prohibits certain foreign entities and individuals—specifically from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia—from purchasing or acquiring title to real property in Texas. It also bars governmental entities in Texas from entering contracts funded by public money with these entities or individuals. Exceptions are made for U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, even if they are citizens of foreign countries. The restrictions apply to transactions occurring after the bill’s effective date.

Author (2)

Helen Kerwin Pat Curry

Co-Author (26)

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

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Rep. Helen Kerwin

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(512) 463-0538

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