Join us for an in-depth conversation with Texas State Representative Cole Hefner, author of SB 17, as he explains the complex balance between national security and private property rights in Texas legislation addressing foreign land ownership. Rep. Hefner shares firsthand insights into the challenges lawmakers face when protecting critical infrastructure while preserving fundamental American property rights.

Key Topics Covered:
🏛️ Legislative Process & Challenges – How bills evolve through the Texas legislative system
🏭 Critical Infrastructure Protection – Safeguarding military installations and essential facilities
🥩 Food Security Concerns – Real-world examples of foreign-owned facilities and supply chain vulnerabilities
⚖️ Property Rights vs Security – Balancing individual ownership rights with state protection
🇺🇸 Immigration & American Dream – Protecting opportunities for those seeking legitimate citizenship
🤝 Bipartisan Collaboration – How different chambers worked together on complex legislation

Discussion Points:
– The balance between state security and individual property rights
– Supply chain vulnerabilities in critical sectors
– Legislative collaboration across party lines
– Real-world impacts of foreign ownership on domestic markets
– Constitutional considerations in property law

Perfect for viewers interested in:
✅ Interviews with Texas legislators
✅ Behind-the-scenes legislative insights from bill authors
✅ Texas politics and legislation
✅ National security policy
✅ Property law and constitutional rights
✅ Supply chain security
✅ Legislative process and government

Keywords: Texas legislation, Cole Hefner, SB17, foreign land ownership, national security, property rights, critical infrastructure, food security, legislative process, Texas politics, supply chain, constitutional law

#ColeHefner #SB17 #TexasLegislation #PropertyRights #NationalSecurity #TexasPolitics #LandOwnership #CriticalInfrastructure #FoodSecurity #LegislativeProcess #TexasLaw #SupplyChain #ConstitutionalRights #GovernmentPolicy

————————————————————————————————————————-

The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s mission is to promote and defend liberty, personal responsibility, and free enterprise in Texas and the nation by educating and affecting policymakers and the Texas public policy debate with academically sound research and outreach.

Funded by thousands of individuals, foundations, and corporations, the Foundation does not accept government funds or contributions to influence the outcomes of its research.

The public is demanding a different direction for their government, and the Texas Public Policy Foundation is providing the ideas that enable policymakers to chart that new course.

Website: https://texaspolicy.com
X: https://twitter.com/tppf
Facebook: https://facebook.com/texaspolicy
Instagram: https://instagram.com/texaspolicy
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/texas-public-policy-foundation/