A bill aimed at” Stopping Foreign Adversaries ‘ Land Grabs” is at the center of a contentious debate that pits national security and economic protection arguments against concerns over discrimination and copyright on property rights.
Senate Bill ( SB ) 17 is a priority piece of legislation for the upper chamber, proposed by Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham ), that seeks to impose restrictions on the purchase or acquisition of real estate property by certain foreign individuals, organizations, and government entities associated with “designated countries” that pose national security risks.
