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Texas Squatting Risk: Guest vs. Tenant vs. Unauthorized Occupant (2026)
Under Texas Property Code, a person who occupies a unit for 30+ days without a lease can claim tenant protections, requiring a formal eviction that costs $7,500-$15,000 and takes 3-6 weeks. Texas SB 1333 (effective 2024) strengthened criminal trespass tools, but prevention remains cheaper than removal.
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