SB 38, sponsored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt and Rep. Angie Chen Button, was passed during the 89th Texas Legislative Session to address issues related to squatters and the eviction process.
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Texas squatter 'rocket docket' is here: How new laws change landlord rights in 2026
Texas’s new "Rocket Docket" laws aim to end the squatter nightmare, but some Houston property owners remain trapped in legal ...
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New Texas laws change how squatters, evictions are handled
Two Texas laws signed in 2025 are changing how evictions and squatter cases are handled, giving property owners clearer ...
A new Texas law meant to crack down on squatters is now in effect, bringing major changes not just for property owners, but for renters across the state.
Texas Senate Bill 38 and SB 1333 aim to reduce the issue of "squatters" in the state. The Senate passed a bill that allows ...
States across the country are moving to rewrite property rules as squatting cases test the balance between homeowner rights ...
The state Capitol is seen in this file photo from July. More than two dozen laws go into effect Jan. 1. Brandon Bell Getty Images Jan. 1 ushers in a new year and more than two dozen new laws that ...
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