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Paxton Proposes Texas Property Portal
Texas AG introduces public portal to track foreign-owned property under new rules.
In brief
Texas AG introduces public portal to track foreign-owned property under new rules. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton proposed rules to track foreign adversary property ownership through a public search portal. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Texas AG Proposes Foreign Property Rules
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton proposed expanded rules to enforce state foreign property ownership restrictions.
New Rules Effective September 2025
The law restricts certain individuals and entities connected to designated foreign adversaries from acquiring texas real property.
Public Reporting Provisions
Any person with reason to believe a purchase violates the law may submit a complaint to the texas register.
Property Search Portal Plan
Paxton's office will develop a public property-search portal similar to the texas sex offender registry.
Voluntary Reports Allowed
Any person may file a voluntary report on property acquired before september 1, 2025 if they believe it violates the law.
Rules Remain a Proposal
Comments accepted for 30 days until november 8, 2026 when the rules may take effect.
Here's the gist
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton proposed rules to track foreign adversary property ownership through a public search portal.
