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Texas Launches Committee to Scrutinize Foreign Investments

5/31/2025

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On March 13, Texas unveiled HB 5007, creating the Texas Committee on Foreign Investment (TCFI) to scrutinize foreign investments in critical sectors like agriculture. This new committee mandates pre-closing notifications to the Attorney General, but the lack of clarity on coordination with the federal CFIUS could complicate the investment landscape for many.

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On March 13, Texas unveiled HB 5007, creating the Texas Committee on Foreign Investment (TCFI) to scrutinize foreign investments in critical sectors like agriculture. This new committee mandates pre-closing notifications to the Attorney General, but the lack of clarity on coordination with the federal CFIUS could complicate the investment landscape for many.