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Texas House advances bill that would prohibit land sales to people and entities from certain countries

The legislation had only pertained to countries the government deemed national security threats. A last-minute change would let the governor add more countries to the ban.

Texas Rep. Mitch Little, R-Lewisville, sponsor of SB17, stands at the podium in the Chamber on May 8, 2025.

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Texas Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, debates against SB-17 in the House Chamber on May 8, 2025.

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