TX HB4223

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

Establishes a state jail felony for knowingly listing, advertising, selling, renting, or leasing residential real property without legal title or authority to do so

Increases criminal mischief 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 removal of unauthorized dwelling occupants by the county sheriff through a sworn complaint process, bypassing traditional eviction procedures when the person is not a current/former tenant or family member

Provides liability protections 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