08/29/2025
Texas finally pushed this law through, banning Chinese, Russian and other foreign nationals from land ownership in TX (with a few exceptions, such as one homestead purchase permitted for "lawfully present" individuals); the law even appears to prohibit leases of a year or more. While it's already being challenged on constitutional grounds, per the lawyers, "[t]he law has generated significant concern among real estate professionals and business leaders, who warn that the restrictions could deter foreign investment, create legal uncertainties, and potentially foster discrimination. (see https://www.jw.com/news/soza-roanforgey-texas-senate-bill-17-hbj/)
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Senate Bill 17 will bar people tied to China, Iran, North Korea or Russia from buying most Texas real estate, including farmland, homes and commercial property.