Houston Public MediaMay 30

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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Bill restricting Texas land sales to people from some foreign countries on verge of becoming law

Senate Bill 17 is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. If he signs it into law, legal challenges could soon follow.

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Houston Public MediaApr 4

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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Houston lawmaker speaks out against Texas bill that would restrict foreign land ownership

House Bill 17, authored by Republican state Rep. Cole Hefner of northeast Texas, would ban some people from designated foreign countries – such as China and Russia – from owning land in the state.

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