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HB258: 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.

: Terri Leo-Wilson (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Aug 19, 2025
Property Interests
Property Interests--Real Property
County Government
County Government--General
Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
Crimes
Criminal Procedure
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
Courts
IDENTIFICATION CARDS
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Courts--General
SECRETARY OF STATE
FRAUD
Crimes--Against Property
Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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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.

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