The Squatters Bill, SB 38 authored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, and sponsored by Rep. Angie Chen Button in the House, passed both chambers of the Texas Legislature, and will now head to the governor’s desk to be signed.The Senate voted and the House, 23-8 and the House, 85-44.“This bill is a response to Texas’ escalating squatting crisis,” said Bettencourt. “Lt. Gov. Dan Pa...
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