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 4223 increases criminal penalties for unauthorized entry, occupancy, or damage to real property in Texas, including illegal removal of occupants from dwellings. It grades offenses from Class C misdemeanors (e.g., minor financial loss under $100) to felonies (e.g., property damage exceeding $30,000 or causing public service disruptions). Key provisions specifically target damage to livestock fences, public utilities like water or gas systems, and catalytic converter tampering on vehicles. The bill also authorizes a fee related to property removal processes. This legislation directly affects individuals engaging in unauthorized property activities, with penalties scaled by the severity of financial harm or public impact.