TX HB1076

Creates a new criminal offense (Class A misdemeanor) for knowingly presenting false, fraudulent, or fictitious documents purporting to be a lease, deed, or other instrument conveying real property interest with intent to enter or remain on property

Establishes fraudulent sale, rental, or lease of residential real property as a first-degree felony when a person knowingly lists, advertises, sells, rents, or leases property they do not have legal title or authority to convey

Increases criminal mischief penalties to a second-degree felony when property damage of $1,000 to $300,000 occurs to a habitation during the commission of criminal trespass

Creates an expedited process for property owners to request immediate removal of unauthorized occupants through the county sheriff by filing a sworn complaint, bypassing traditional eviction procedures

Protects sheriffs and property owners from liability for property loss or damage during removal of unauthorized occupants, while allowing wrongfully removed persons to sue for actual damages, exemplary damages (three times fair market rent), court costs, and attorney's fees