Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Texas House Bill HB258

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

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

The bill seeks to alter existing state laws by formalizing the definitions of real property theft and fraud, which previously may not have been explicitly defined in state statutes. This new legislation is intended to provide clearer guidelines for law enforcement and judicial processes in dealing with these offenses. It is anticipated that the implementation of these laws will empower victims of property crimes, leading to increased reporting and prosecution of such offenses.

Summary

House Bill 258 addresses issues surrounding real property theft and fraud. It establishes specific recording requirements for certain documents related to real property transactions and creates new criminal offenses aimed at penalizing those found guilty of real property theft and fraud. The bill's overarching goal is to enhance the protection of property rights and ensure a more secure environment for real estate transactions.

Contention

Discussions surrounding HB 258 could likely center on the balance between tightening regulations to protect property owners while ensuring that the new offenses do not inadvertently criminalize innocent behavior. There may be concerns regarding the implications of increased recording requirements, such as costs or the burden they may place on property transactions. Additionally, lawmakers may debate issues related to the enforcement of the new statutes, including the potential for overreach or misuse of the laws by authorities.

Companion Bills

TX SB16

Identical 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.

TX HB19

Same As 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.

Previously Filed As

TX SB15

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.

TX SB2611

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.

TX SB2798

Relating to certain statutes of limitations for criminal offenses, including the statute of limitations for certain fraud offenses.

TX HB2333

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.

TX HB380

Relating to certain statutes of limitations for criminal offenses, including the statute of limitations for the offense of improper relationship between educator and student, and to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements for the offense of improper relationship between educator and student.

TX SB1984

Relating to certain statutes of limitations for criminal offenses, including the statute of limitations for improper relationship between educator and student.

TX HB1891

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.

TX HB2019

Relating to the statute of limitations for certain burglary offenses.

TX HB1778

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.

TX SB741

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.

Similar Bills

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