Commissioner Sid Miller is urging the Texas House to pass Senator Lois Kolkhorst’s proposed ban on foreign land purchasing in order to protect Texas’s agricultural resources, critical infrastructure, and water rights from hostile foreign entities. Senate Bill 17 is seen as a crucial measure to ensure that Texas land remains in the hands of Texans and not foreign adversaries. Miller has expressed support for the bipartisan legislation, emphasizing the importance of protecting the state’s food supply, economy, and way of life.
Miller has listened to concerns from farmers, ranchers, and landowners about the increasing trend of foreign acquisitions of Texas property, and believes that SB 17 is necessary to prevent strategic land purchases near sensitive military bases and testing sites. He commends Senator Kolkhorst for her leadership on the issue and supports Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s commitment to advancing the legislation.
In a call to action for the Texas House, Miller urges Speaker Dustin Burrows and state representatives to align with the Senate in passing SB 17 to ensure that Texas land remains secure for future generations. He emphasizes that the security of the state’s land is critical to the security of Texas and the nation as a whole. The proposed ban on foreign land purchasing is seen as a common-sense approach to protecting Texas’s interests and resources.
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