Relating to real property theft and real property fraud; establishing recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations, restitution, and certain procedures with respect to those offenses.
Impact
Should the bill pass, it would introduce significant amendments to the Penal Code, particularly by incorporating new definitions and penalties related to real property fraud and theft. These amendments provide clearer guidelines for the prosecution of offenses involving property and establish restitution protocols for victims. The bill aims to enhance protections for property owners and ensure that those who attempt to illegally obtain property face severe legal consequences. By enacting these changes, Texas would align its laws with current real estate practices and the needs of the community.
Summary
House Bill 19 aims to address issues related to real property theft and fraud by establishing specific recording requirements for documents concerning real property. The bill creates criminal offenses for real property theft and real property fraud, which can incorporate various deceptive practices regarding property transactions. This legislative initiative reflects an effort to modernize and strengthen the laws governing property ownership and transactions, particularly in the face of increasing instances of fraud that exploit vulnerable populations such as the elderly and disabled individuals.
Contention
Notably, there may be points of contention surrounding the practical implications of the bill, particularly regarding the recording requirements and the burden they may place on county clerks and local governments. The requirement for photo identification when presenting documents for recording could also be seen as a potential barrier for some individuals. Additionally, the criteria for determining the severity of offenses and the heightened penalties based on the age and vulnerability of property owners underline the gravity of the bill's intent but may also lead to discussions regarding fairness in the enforcement of these laws.
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Relating to real property theft and real property fraud; establishing recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations, restitution, and certain procedures with respect to those offenses.
Relating to recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations for those offenses.
Relating to the status of certain documents or instruments concerning real or personal property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations for those offenses; harmonizing other statute of limitations provisions; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to certain statutes of limitations for criminal offenses, including the statutes of limitations for felony offenses relating to an election conducted in this state.
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Relating to certain statutes of limitations for criminal offenses, including the statute of limitations for improper relationship between educator and student.
Relating to the offense of invasive visual recording of a minor, including the statute of limitations for that offense and the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to that offense; harmonizing other statute of limitations provisions; increasing criminal penalties for certain sexual offenses.
Relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to real property theft and real property fraud; establishing recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations, restitution, and certain procedures with respect to those offenses.
Relating to real property theft and real property fraud; establishing recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations, restitution, and certain procedures with respect to those offenses.
Relating to recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations for those offenses.
Relating to the status of certain documents or instruments concerning real or personal property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations for those offenses; harmonizing other statute of limitations provisions; increasing a criminal penalty.