The chamber jettisoned a provision tenants’ advocates warned would make it easier for Texas landlords to evict renters.

A new law giving property owners and law enforcement immediate authority to remove illegal occupants – often considered squatters -- from residential property will go into effect this summer.

State Sen. Paul Bettencourt led the effort to crack down on squatting with Senate Bills 38 and 1333, both of which are ...

Senate Bill 38, aimed at cracking down on squatting, advances in the Texas House with new amendments. Critics say the bill ...

Squatters would no longer be able to enjoy the eviction process as tenants. A bill on Governor J.B. Pritzker’s desk would ...