Relating to the unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, advertisement for sale, rental, or lease, or conveyance of real property, including the removal of certain unauthorized occupants of a dwelling; creating criminal offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee.

HB 3518 amends Texas Penal Code Section 28.03 to establish tiered criminal penalties for unauthorized entry, occupancy, or damage to real property, directly affecting individuals who trespass or illegally occupy homes, rental properties, or commercial spaces. It increases penalties based on the financial loss caused: from Class C misdemeanors for losses under $100 to third-degree felonies for losses over $30,000. Key provisions include higher penalties for damaging livestock fences, disrupting public services (like water or gas supply), or tampering with catalytic converters during property removal. The bill also authorizes a fee related to enforcement actions, without specifying the amount.