Texas moves close to ban on some land sales to foreigners

Certain foreigners would be barred from buying land in Texas under a bill making its way through the Legislature. Advocates say the measure will protect national security. (Credit: Montinique Monroe for The Texas Tribune)

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After some last-minute negotiations, the Texas Legislature has passed a bill that aims to ban people tied to the governments of China, North Korea, Russia and Iran from purchasing land in the state. The bill now goes to the governor, who has already expressed his support.