Kolkhorst legislation to protect land, resources

Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) has passed Senate Bill 17 (The Adversarial Land Ownership Act) out of the Senate with bipartisan support.

The legislation addresses concerns about foreign ownership of Texas property and its implications for national security.

The bill prohibits foreign governmental entities, companies and individuals from purchasing private property in Texas if they are from co…