10/15/2026
🚨 College Station landlords: someone living in your rental who was never on the lease? Texas just changed the rules.
Senate Bill 1333 gives owners a faster way to remove true squatters, but using it on the wrong person can backfire. Texas Prime Real Estate breaks down what you need to know:
✅ SB 1333 took effect September 1, 2025
✅ Owners can file a sworn complaint with law enforcement instead of going to eviction court
✅ It does NOT apply to tenants or anyone given prior consent, even informally
✅ Using a fake lease or deed is now a criminal offense
✅ SB 38 still governs standard tenant evictions
With constant roommate and semester turnover, College Station owners need to know which path fits their situation. 🏠
📖 Read the full guide from Texas Prime Real Estate: https://www.leasetexas.com/blog/texas-sb-1333-explained
Texas SB 1333 gives landlords a faster path to remove true squatters, but it is easy to misuse. Here is what College Station owners need to know before filing.