Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 4996: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of refusal to execute the release of a fraudulent lien or claim.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

HB 4996 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of refusal to execute the release of a fraudulent lien or claim. Primary sponsor: Paul Dyson (Republican), John Lujan (Republican), Flores. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Paul Dyson (Republican); John Lujan (Republican); Flores.