Texas Senate passes bill to speed up evictions, cite 'squatter horror stories'

Texas is Trying to Do Something About Squatters

Texas Senate passes anti-squatter bill

The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 38, an anti-squatter bill aimed at stopping people from living on property they don't own or rent without permission.

Texas Senate passes bill to speed up evictions, cite 'squatter horror stories'

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A bill that would expedite evictions against suspected squatters passed in the Texas Senate Thursday. SB 38, authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, would require civil courts to act within 10-21 days after a property owner files to evict someone from their property. “The current process is so broken that it punishes the rightful property owners while rewarding trespassers who know how to game the system," said Bettencou…

Operation ASK BLUE targets squatters

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Shreveport police and other city agencies were out in force early Thursday morning to carry out Operation ASK BLUE that targeted illegal squatting.

Houston lawmaker’s bill aimed at speeding eviction process passes Texas Senate

State Sen. Paul Bettencourt and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick emphasize that Senate Bill 38 is necessary to make it easier for courts to remove squatters, but some Democrats and tenants’ advocates say it would undermine due process.

North Texas homeowner battles squatter nightmare, calls for stricter laws

The Texas Senate has advanced a bill to expedite evictions, but critics express concern over potential tenant rights violations and its effectiveness.