November 20, 2025

In This Issue:

  • Gov. Abbott Expands List of Groups Prohibited From Owning Property in Texas
  • TLTA Legislative Chair Rodney Anderson Attends SB 16 Deed Fraud Bill Signing With Sen. West and Rep. Anchia
  • ICYMI: Election Results: Property Tax Amendments, Texas Senate District 9 Special Election Runoff

Gov. Abbott Expands List of Groups Prohibited From Owning Property in Texas

TLTA | Nov. 20, 2025

Earlier this week Gov. Abbott issued a proclamation expanding the list of organizations prohibited from acquiring any real property interest in Texas.

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Under the terms of this prohibition, TLTA members are not deputized to enforce the law, conduct extensive due diligence, or face new liability.

This authority was given to the governor via passage of SB 17 during the regular legislative session earlier this year.

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TLTA Legislative Chair Rodney Anderson Attends SB 16 Seller Impersonation Fraud Bill Signing With Sen. West and Rep. Anchia

TLTA | Nov. 19, 2025

Sen. Royce West, who authored the seller impersonation fraud bill supported by TLTA that went into effect Sept.1, gathered with bill sponsor Rep. Rafael Anchia and other dignitaries for a ceremonial bill signing to celebrate the passage of SB 16. To help commemorate the event, TLTA Legislative Committee Chair Rodney Anderson attended the signing, as did Dallas County District Clerk John Warren, who led the Texas District Clerks Association as they helped secure this win in the ongoing fight to address deed fraud. 



Rep. Rafael Anchia, Sen. Royce West, Dallas County DA John Warren, and TLTA Legislative Committee Chair Rodney Anderson attended the ceremonial singing of SB 16 in Dallas Nov. 13

TLTA worked to expand SB 16 into a bill that would create a new specific offense for seller impersonation fraud. In recent years, seller impersonation fraud has plagued the title industry and resulted in claims including full policy loses. TLTA hopes this new criminal statute will encourage prosecution for seller impersonation fraud and ultimately help stop this growing threat.

ICYMI: Election Results: Property Tax Amendments, Texas Senate District 9 Special Election Runoff

TLTA | Nov. 6, 2025

On Nov. 4, Texas voters approved a slew of amendments to the state's constitution, considered various local propositions, and chose from three candidates in a special election for Senate District 9.   

All 17 constitutional amendments on the Nov. 4 ballot passed

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Learn more about the property tax-related amendments »

Democrat Rehmet and Republican Wambsganss head to runoff in special election for Texas Senate District 9, a Tarrant County-based seat formerly served by Comptroller Hancock

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