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Amends the Counties Code. Provides that any person who files or causes to be filed a deed or instrument that is recorded in the grantor's index or the grantee's index that is fraudulent, unlawfully altered, or intended to unlawfully cloud or transfer the title of any real property may be held liable to the rightful property owner affected in an action brought in a court of competent jurisdiction for such legal or…
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Amends the Counties Code. Provides that any person who files or causes to be filed a deed or instrument that is recorded in the grantor's index or the grantee's index that is fraudulent, unlawfully altered, or intended to unlawfully cloud or transfer the title of any real property may be held liable to the rightful property owner affected in an action brought in a court of competent jurisdiction for such legal or equitable relief as may be appropriate to enforce the Code. Requires every county to establish and maintain a property fraud alert system. Requires every recorder to establish a fraud referral and review process to review deeds and instruments.
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SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
CommitteeAssigned to Judiciary · Senate Judiciary
CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
CommitteeRe-assigned to Judiciary · Senate Judiciary
SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
