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Houston lawmaker speaks out against Texas bill that would restrict foreign land ownership

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House Bill 17, authored by Republican state Rep. Cole Hefner of northeast Texas, would ban some people from designated foreign countries – such as China and Russia – from owning land in the state.
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Michigan Advances Bill to Fight Foreign Influence

A Michigan House panel advanced a multi-bill package targeting foreign influence from countries like China, Russia, and North Korea, proposing restrictions on land ownership near military sites, limits on university partnerships, and bans on state use of certain foreign technologies, sparking debate over economic and discriminatory impacts. The legislation, driven by national security concerns, passed the House Military, Veterans and Homeland Se…

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Houston lawmaker speaks out against Texas bill that would restrict foreign land ownership

House Bill 17, authored by Republican state Rep. Cole Hefner of northeast Texas, would ban some people from designated foreign countries – such as China and Russia – from owning land in the state.

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