Texas HB1743 restricts certain foreign individuals and entities from holding or acquiring agricultural land and other real property in Texas.

The Protect Texas Land Act prohibits certain foreign individuals and entities from holding or acquiring agricultural land and other real property in Texas. Specifically, it restricts individuals who are citizens or residents of countries under an arms embargo and entities controlled by such individuals or entities. The act also establishes an agricultural intelligence office within the Texas Department of Agriculture to monitor and enforce these restrictions. The attorney general can bring actions to seize and sell property held in violation of the act.

Texas HB1743 restricts certain foreign individuals and entities from holding or acquiring agricultural land and other real property in Texas.

The Protect Texas Land Act prohibits certain foreign individuals and entities from holding or acquiring agricultural land and other real property in Texas. Specifically, it restricts individuals who are citizens or residents of countries under an arms embargo and entities controlled by such individuals or entities. The act also establishes an agricultural intelligence office within the Texas Department of Agriculture to monitor and enforce these restrictions. The attorney general can bring actions to seize and sell property held in violation of the act.