Texas Scorecard by McKael Kirwin June 13, 2025
Anti-squatting legislation bolsters property rights for Texans.After a string of high-profile property rights violations across the state in recent years, Texas legislators have responded to squatters by strengthening eviction laws.
Among the top issues that property owners in Texas wished to see addressed during the 89th Legislative Session was the introduction of anti-squatting measures.
Eviction bans and rent freezes implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic caused landlords and property owners in Texas to suffer financially. These losses were compounded by a lack of legal recourse against squatters, leading to financial devastation in some cases.
Families looking to move into their new homes, such as the Johnson and Sherman households, were delayed by squatters back in 2023. Houston’s eviction courts took months to respond.
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https://texasscorecard.com/state/new-law-protects-property-owners-assists-in-removing-squatters/
