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,

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,

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.