TPPF’s Judge Shepard breaks down key laws from the 89th Texas Legislature that go into effect on September 1, 2025, focused on protecting Texans’ property rights, strengthening transparency, and stopping government waste. These new reforms ensure accountability in state and local government while safeguarding taxpayers and property owners.
Featured legislation includes:
SB 1333 – Protects Texas property owners from squatters while also defending tenants wrongfully removed from their homes.
SB 17 – Prohibits certain foreign individuals, companies, or entities tied to adversarial nations from purchasing Texas real estate, protecting national security and state sovereignty.
SB 14 (Regulatory Reform and Efficiency Act) – Streamlines how Texas agencies create rules and regulations, improving transparency and reducing red tape.
HB 223 – Requires municipalities to follow a fair competitive bidding process for contracts like lobbying and government relations, ensuring fiscal transparency and responsible use of taxpayer dollars.
Learn how these new Texas laws impact property rights, local government accountability, regulatory reform, and state sovereignty. Don’t miss Judge Shepard’s expert breakdown of what these changes mean for Texans.