Texas bans foreign land ownership from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea

Texas is making a decisive move to restrict foreign land ownership from adversarial governments. Governor Greg Abbott has confirmed his intent to sign a new law preventing individuals and entities from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from purchasing or holding property in the state. The measure is not symbolic—it directly responds to growing concerns over national security and economic sovereignty. Foreign acquisitions of U.S. land have raised alarms for years, particularly as Chinese-linked companies discreetly buy land near military bases and key infrastructure hubs. In 2024, the Texas Senate’s water report exposed the extent of foreign involvement in aquifer...