SB 1333 - Fast-track squatter removal

SB 1333 empowers Texas property owners to quickly reclaim their property from squatters without enduring the lengthy and expensive civil eviction process. The bill streamlines law enforcement involvement by allowing sheriffs and constables to remove unlawful occupants after verifying ownership and receiving a sworn affidavit. This avoids court backlogs and taxpayer-funded judicial resources being spent on what are essentially cases of criminal trespass. By criminalizing fraudulent leases and sales of property, it protects legitimate ownership rights and deters abuse. Overall, this legislation is a win for property rights and ensures taxpayer money isn’t wasted enabling squatters. It restores trust in the rule of law and limits costly civil litigation.