The bill that would ban citizens, governments and entities from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from purchasing land. Critics say it stokes anti-Asian sentiment. Texas TexasPolitics TexasRepublicans
would ban citizens, governments and entities from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from purchasing land here, part of what she and other Republicans have said will help stem foreign influence in Texas. the purchase or acquisition of property by a “governmental entity” of the four countries; by a company headquartered in the four countries; and by a company “directly or indirectly controlled” by a government of the four countries.
, whose Houston district encompasses a large Chinese American population. “There is no discernment about what type of land is being purchased or who is doing the purchasing. … It targets individuals indiscriminately.” Kolkhorst said her bill was similarly prompted by concerns over “growing ownership” of Texas land by foreign entities.
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