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- Over the weekend, Texas Governor Greg Abbott approved Senate Bill 17, which bans property acquisitions in the state by countries designated as security threats.
- This bill follows increased concerns about foreign adversaries acquiring U.S. land amid heightened global tensions and references the 2025 intelligence threat assessment.
- Senate Bill 17 restricts foreign ownership of agricultural, commercial, industrial, mining, and water-use properties but excludes purchases made by American nationals, permanent residents, and those acquiring primary homes.
- The law takes effect September 1, classifies violations as a felony, and authorizes the Texas attorney general to investigate potential breaches.
- This legislation adds to 25 states with similar restrictions and reflects growing efforts to prevent foreign influence in strategic U.S. land ownership.
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"TOUGHEST BAN In America" - Republican Governor Signs Legislation Prohibiting "Foreign Adversaries" From Buying Land * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
Texas has taken a bold stand against foreign adversaries with Governor Greg Abbott's new law banning land purchases from nations like China and Russia. Discover the implications of this legislation and the reactions it has sparked across the nation.
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