Bill
HB 4996
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of refusal to execute the release of a fraudulent lien or claim.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Paul Dyson and 1 co-sponsor
HB 4996 raises criminal penalties in Texas for knowingly refusing to release fraudulent property liens, effective September 1, 2025.
Effective on 9/1/25
#crimes--againstproperty(i0175)
#fraud(s0166)
#propertyinterests--mortgages&liens(i0605)
#propertyinterests--realproperty(i0595)