Texas bill creates new real property theft crimes

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.

Engrossed· 2025-05-12

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Who's it for: Everyday People

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If passed, the bill would make stealing or forging real property documents a crime and raise the punishment, affecting anyone accused of such acts.

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Everyday Texans would get stronger protection for their homes and deeds, but the higher penalties could trap innocent people in costly court battles if the law is misused.

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The facts

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Creates a felony offense for theft of real or personal property by executors, trustees, or public officials
Creates a felony offense for forgery or use of forged real‑property instruments
Sets a ten‑year statute of limitations for these offenses
Increases criminal penalties for the new offenses