Relating to the unauthorized occupancy of real property, including the removal of certain unauthorized occupants; creating a criminal offense.

HB 4299 creates a new criminal offense for "squatters" by defining unauthorized occupancy of property as a state jail felony under Penal Code §30.08. It directly affects property owners (or their authorized agents) and people occupying property without the owner's permission. The bill establishes a process where owners can submit a sworn complaint to a sheriff requesting immediate removal of unauthorized occupants, requiring the sheriff to notify the occupant and allow them to provide evidence within three days. Key provisions include criminal penalties for knowingly occupying property without consent and a streamlined removal procedure under Property Code Chapter 24B.