🚨 JUST IN: Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces he will now sign a new law that bans people from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from buying or owning land in Texas. pic.twitter.com/yTkc0FLpaS
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 12, 2025
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 control, a critical issue for long-term resource security. This is not an immigration debate—it’s a necessary step to safeguard energy grids, farmland, water systems, and strategic assets from foreign manipulation.
The 2022 Texas GOP platform had already warned about the dangers posed by unchecked foreign land purchases. This law is a natural continuation of that policy stance, aiming to prevent adversarial governments from embedding economic leverage within U.S. borders. The state is taking a firm stand—control of America’s resources must remain in American hands.
Other Republican-led states are now watching closely. Similar proposals have surfaced in Florida, South Dakota, and Arkansas, signaling a broader movement to clamp down on foreign influence over critical assets. Texas is setting the tone for national security policy at the state level, demonstrating that these concerns cannot be ignored.
Abbott’s move will likely face legal challenges, but the central argument remains intact—Texas refuses to allow hostile regimes to plant economic footholds in its territory. This fight is bigger than politics; it’s about ensuring the nation’s security and sovereignty. The debate will continue, but Texas has made its position clear: strategic land control is a non-negotiable priority.
Sources:
https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/texas-lawmakers-land-sales-foreign/