Instead, it would radically transform the eviction process for millions of Texas renters, making it easier for landlords to evict them, often without notice or a legal proceeding. Tenant advocates, judges and lawyers have raised the alarm about House Bill 32,

A bill by Dallas-area GOP Rep. Angie Chen Button, framed as a way to crack down on squatters, received pushback from dozens of housing advocates,

Some fear a bill introduced in the Texas Houston to reduce squatting and expedite evictions could take away some tenants' rights.

The proposal is part of a push by Republican legislators aimed at helping property owners deal with squatters.