State Sen. Tan Parker says China is fueling the illicit vape market in Texas.

State Sen. Tan Parker says China is fueling the illicit vape market in Texas.
Texas can ban communist China from buying land in the Lone Star State.
Protections for Texas children and land have passed the Senate.
The proposal would ban U.S. land purchases by hostile foreign countries that prevent Americans from purchasing their land.
As Texas is now home to the most Tier 1 research institutions in the nation, the proposal holds significant relevance for the state’s research security.
The proposed law is a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
Senators in Texas passed a ban on such purchases in 2023, but the effort ultimately failed in the Texas House.
With Texas now home to the most Tier 1 research institutions in the country, one lawmaker seeks to strengthen research security.
Paxton expressed concerns that artificial intelligence company DeepSeek could be violating the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act.
The proposal follows Gov. Abbott’s November executive order to “harden state systems” against the Chinese government.