Texas House bill would weaken renters’ rights, advocates say

A writ of possession and a notice to vacate are taped to the door at an apartment complex in Houston in 2023. House Bill 32 would speed up the state’s eviction process, if passed. (Credit: Annie Mulligan for The Texas Tribune)

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A proposal before the Texas Legislature billed as a way to clamp down on squatters would reduce legal protections for renters, accelerate evictions and increase homelessness, tenants’ advocates told House lawmakers Wednesday.