Texas HB4540 creates procedures for removing unauthorized occupants from residential real property and establishes criminal offenses for fraudulent.

Texas HB4540 allows property owners or their agents to request sheriffs to remove unauthorized occupants from residential real property. The bill outlines procedures for serving notices and conducting hearings. It also creates criminal offenses for presenting false documents to enter or remain on property, and for fraudulently selling, renting, or leasing residential real property. Penalties vary based on the amount of pecuniary loss and the nature of the offense. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4540 creates procedures for removing unauthorized occupants from residential real property and establishes criminal offenses for fraudulent.

Texas HB4540 allows property owners or their agents to request sheriffs to remove unauthorized occupants from residential real property. The bill outlines procedures for serving notices and conducting hearings. It also creates criminal offenses for presenting false documents to enter or remain on property, and for fraudulently selling, renting, or leasing residential real property. Penalties vary based on the amount of pecuniary loss and the nature of the offense. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.