House Bill 32: Anti-Squatting Bill or Rollback of Tenant Rights?

House Bill 32 aims to simplify eviction processes in Texas by removing the notice to vacate requirement for most evictions, allowing summary judgments without hearings, and permitting landlords to file evictions in neighboring precincts. Advocates argue it undermines tenant protections, particularly affecting vulnerable renters amid gentrification. Critics emphasize that the bill does not specifically target squatters but impacts all tenants, potentially violating due process. Discussions for a compromise between stakeholders are ongoing, with a proposal deadline set for March 19.