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Bill filed to prevent foreign adversaries from purchasing land in Texas

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A state senator from Brenham has again filed a bill to prevent foreign adversaries from purchasing land in Texas .

It would prohibit certain foreign entities from purchasing private property in Texas as a matter of national security.

The bill is a legislative priority of Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick .

It doesn't name any particular country but relies on a DNI designation.