HB 4558 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the filing or recording of documents or instruments conveying or purporting to convey an interest in real or personal property.

HB 4558 amends Texas law to require clerks of court to notify specific parties when they reasonably suspect a property-related document is fraudulent. The bill mandates written notice to the person against whom a purported judgment is directed, or to the grantor, grantee, and property owner for documents creating liens or claims on real or personal property. A document is presumed fraudulent if it originates from a non-existent court or claims a lien without legal basis under Texas law. This change establishes a clearer process for addressing potential fraud in property filings, affecting property owners, debtors, and those named in disputed documents.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2025
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Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 Last action Apr 30, 2025
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Apr 30, 2025
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Apr 30, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
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