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SB 17, which Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law last month, will have several land-buying restrictions for foreign buyers from the countries of China, Iran, Russia and North Korea. BO ZAUNDERS

Austin Business Journal reports, "A new Texas law that restricts land sales to citizens and businesses from certain countries may negatively impact investment in the state after Sept. 1, commercial real estate experts said.

Senate Bill 17, which Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law last month, prohibits “real property purchases” — including residential, with some exceptions, as well as commercial, industrial and agricultural land — to citizens of or companies headquartered in China, Iran, North Korea and Russia. The law also bans “other interests in real property,” which include easements, mineral and water rights, and leases of more than one year.

The governor may designate additional countries to the list. Permanent U.S. residents are…

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