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TX SB534

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Lois Kolkhorst

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the statute of limitations for recovering real property held under adverse possession with title or color of title from 3 years to 97 years

  • Increases the limitations period from 5 years to 98 years for suits to recover property held by someone who cultivates/uses the property, pays applicable taxes, and claims it under a registered deed

  • Extends the limitations period from 10 years to 99 years for recovering property held by someone who cultivates, uses, or enjoys the property

  • Repeals Section 16.027 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code (the existing 25-year adverse possession limitations period)

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the statutes of limitations for certain suits to recover real property held by another in adverse possession.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/3/2025

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