Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 4540: 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.

In committee Last action April 3, 2025: Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Plain-language summary

HB 4540 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Dennis Paul (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dennis Paul (Republican).