Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s move was lauded by Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Emmanuel Nahshon, who said he hoped it would 'be emulated by other states and other countries in the world.'
Texas is the 18th and most recent state to introduce a bill against boycotting Israel, marking the latest step in the fight against BDS on the US state level.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he would not lift the state's sanctions on Iran, rejecting a request to do so by President Obama and affirming "strong support" for Israel.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he would not lift the state's sanctions on Iran, rejecting a request to do so by President Obama and affirming 'strong support' for Israel.
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