Relating to the unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, advertisement for sale, rental, or lease, or conveyance of real property, including the removal of certain unauthorized occupants of a dwelling; creating criminal offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee.

HB 2454 updates Texas criminal penalties for unauthorized entry, occupancy, or damage to real property, including dwellings. It creates new offenses and increases penalties based on financial loss (e.g., Class B misdemeanor for $100-$750 damage) or specific impacts (e.g., disrupting water systems or damaging livestock fences). The bill directly affects individuals who illegally occupy homes, tamper with property, or cause damage, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the severity. Key provisions include stricter penalties for targeting property used for flood control, public services, or livestock, and a fee authorization for related enforcement. The law aims to strengthen protections for property owners through clearer criminal consequences.