Texas SB1995 creates criminal offenses for unauthorized entry and occupancy of real property and increases penalties for property damage.
Texas SB1995 amends the Texas Penal Code to create criminal offenses for unauthorized entry and occupancy of real property. It allows property owners or their agents to request law enforcement to remove unauthorized occupants from their dwellings. The bill also increases penalties for property damage, including damage to fences, livestock, and public utilities. Additionally, it criminalizes the fraudulent sale, rental, or lease of residential real property and the presentation of false documents to enter or remain on real property.
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