A new Texas law banning property purchases by people and entities tied to certain countries will take effect at the beginning of September, even as a legal fight over the measure heads to appeal.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/texas/2025/08/27/529565/starting-sept-1-new-texas-law-will-ban-certain-foreign-nationals-from-buying-land/

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A bill that would restrict Texas land sales to people connected with the governments of China, Iran, North Korea and Russia is heading for Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. If he signs the measure into law, it could lead to a swift legal challenge.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/housing/2025/05/30/522721/bill-restricting-texas-land-sales-to-foreign-residents-approaches-finish-line/

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A Houston legislator and civil rights advocates voiced opposition this week to a proposed Texas law that would ban some people from designated foreign countries -- such as China and Russia -- from owning land in the state.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2025/04/04/517837/houston-lawmaker-speaks-out-against-texas-bill-that-would-restrict-foreign-land-ownership/

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