A bill aimed at preventing individuals and entities from purchasing property in the state was debating in the Texas House for almost six hours on Thursday, with a lot of claims both for and against being presented on the House floor.
Senate Bill ( SB ) 17 has become one of the most contentious pieces of legislation this session, with its committee replacement for the upper chamber’s bill and its modifications further amplifying the discussions and disagreements involving its provisions, which has attracted significant attention from lawmakers and activists.
