TX HB3003

Creates a new criminal offense (Class A misdemeanor) for presenting false, fraudulent, or fictitious documents such as fake lease agreements or deeds to gain entry or remain on real property

Establishes a first-degree felony offense for knowingly listing, advertising, selling, renting, or leasing residential real property without legal title or authority to do so

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

Allows property owners or their agents to request immediate sheriff removal of unauthorized dwelling occupants by filing a sworn complaint, bypassing traditional eviction court proceedings

Provides liability protection for sheriffs and property owners during removal of unauthorized occupants, while allowing wrongfully removed persons to sue for actual damages, exemplary damages equal to three times fair market rent, court costs, and attorney's fees