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.
This bill increases criminal penalties for unauthorized entry, occupancy, or damage to real property, affecting individuals who illegally occupy homes or damage property (e.g., squatters) and property owners seeking removal. It reclassifies offenses based on financial damage: minor issues become Class C misdemeanors, while damage exceeding $2,500 or specific scenarios (like disrupting water systems or damaging livestock fences) trigger higher penalties, including state jail felonies. Key provisions include raising penalties for property destruction, adding felony charges for tampering with catalytic converters during removal, and authorizing fees for enforcement. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and directly impacts property disputes and criminal justice outcomes.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Signed Jun 20, 2025
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What changed between versions
Engrossed
→
Enrolled
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3 edits
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Jun 20, 2025
MINOR
This bill was finalized in enrolled form with minor formatting and text cleanup, but the substantive policy content remains unchanged from the engrossed version. The bill amends Texas criminal and property laws to address unauthorized entry, occupancy, and fraudulent real estate transactions.
TECHNICAL
Removed draft formatting markers and placeholder text that were present in the engrossed version but not needed in the final enrolled version.
Corrected bill number formatting from 'S.B.ANo.A1333' to 'SB 1333' and standardized section numbering throughout the document.
Added certification language at the end confirming the bill passed both legislative chambers and was approved by the Governor.
Floor votes · Senate Apr 15, 2025 · House May 23, 2025
How they voted
26–4
Passed
Total votes 30
Apr 15, 2025
D
Democratic10
60% Yea
R
Republican20
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
59
Key actions
16
Committee
14
Amendments
4
Jun 20, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
Jun 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 29, 2025
Introduced
Senate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
lower
May 28, 2025
Introduced
Senate concurs in House amendment(s)
upper
May 28, 2025
Introduced
House amendment(s) laid before the Senate
upper
May 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
House passage as amended reported
upper
May 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Rereferred to committee
upper
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Criminal Justice
upper
Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
2 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bryan Hughes
RRepublican
P
Jeff Leach
RRepublican
Co
Borris Miles
DDemocratic
Co
Kevin Sparks
RRepublican
Co
Lois Kolkhorst
RRepublican
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