New law banning foreign ownership of Texas land goes into effect Sept. 1
Federal State And Tribal Powers,Texas,Greg Abbott
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As foreign espionage threats continue in the U.S. and in Texas, a new bill becomes law Sept. 1 that prohibits foreign ownership of Texas land.
SB 17, filed by state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, passed the Texas legislature with bipartisan support and was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott.
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