Relating to the statutes of limitations for certain suits to recover real property held by another in adverse possession.

SB 534 extends Texas' adverse possession statutes from 3- to 10-year time limits to 97- to 99-year periods for claiming ownership of property held openly by another. The bill specifies that property claims must be filed within 97 years for standard cases, 98 years if the occupant pays property taxes, or 99 years if they actively cultivate the land. It directly affects property owners and occupants involved in long-term possession disputes over real estate. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, replacing existing shorter timeframes in the Civil Practice and Remedies Code.