HB 4531 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to status of certain documents or instruments purporting to convey title to or an interest in real property.

This bill clarifies when documents claiming to transfer property ownership are presumed fraudulent. It defines four specific scenarios where such documents (like fake court orders, unauthorized liens, inmate filings, or documents tied to certain convictions) are legally considered fraudulent. Property owners can then file a motion with the district clerk to challenge these recorded documents, attaching evidence like court convictions or proof of proper affidavits. The law directly affects real estate transactions by establishing clear legal standards for identifying invalid property claims. It does not create new criminal penalties but provides a mechanism for owners to contest suspicious documents in court.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 Last action May 14, 2025
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15
Key actions
5
Committee
6
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
5 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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