TX HB4531

Expands the legal presumption of fraud to include documents purporting to convey real property title when a person has been convicted of a theft or fraud offense (Title 7 or 8, Penal Code) related to the document, or when an owner's affidavit claiming fraudulent conveyance goes uncontroverted within 120 days

Creates a new expedited judicial process allowing property owners to file a verified motion with the district court to challenge fraudulent conveyance documents, which can be reviewed ex parte without a hearing based solely on documentary evidence and public records

Establishes an "owner's affidavit" procedure where property owners can file a sworn statement in real property records asserting a recorded conveyance is fraudulent, requiring notification to the grantor and grantee by certified mail

Waives filing fees for both the district clerk (for the motion) and county clerk (for recording the court's findings) in fraudulent conveyance proceedings

Allows bona fide purchasers, mortgagees, and their successors to conclusively rely on a recorded district court finding that a document does not convey valid title to real property