"Private property rights are a cornerstone of our values and our legal system," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said during his State of the State address on Sunday.

While supporters of the bill say it's needed to make it easier to remove squatters, some in opposition say it undermines due ...

As filed by state Rep. Angie Chen Button and state Sen. Paul Bettencourt, both Republicans, the bill would end a requirement that landlords provide notice to vacate when evicting a tenant for any ...

Angie Chen Button, R–Garland ... That’s what we need to deal with here,” said Bettencourt in a May 2024 interview with KXAN. “There’s plenty of protection for legitimate renters ...

Angie Chen Button, R-Richardson, which passed out of committee earlier this week. Instead, both bills seek to reform portions of the Texas eviction code. Bettencourt spoke to this when presenting ...

Royce West, D-Dallas, and Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, and House Bill 4083, authored by Rep. Angie Chen Button, R-Garland — would exempt certain foods like eggs, fruits, vegetables ...