Unauthorized occupancy of real property in Texas becomes a criminal offense with potential tax credit for owners.

The bill establishes that unauthorized occupancy of real property in Texas is a criminal offense, termed "squatting." Owners of such property can seek court orders to remove unauthorized occupants. The bill also creates a tax credit for property owners whose land is occupied without permission, contingent on voter approval of a constitutional amendment. The credit amount depends on the duration of the unauthorized occupancy.

Unauthorized occupancy of real property in Texas becomes a criminal offense with potential tax credit for owners.

The bill establishes that unauthorized occupancy of real property in Texas is a criminal offense, termed "squatting." Owners of such property can seek court orders to remove unauthorized occupants. The bill also creates a tax credit for property owners whose land is occupied without permission, contingent on voter approval of a constitutional amendment. The credit amount depends on the duration of the unauthorized occupancy.