Angie Chen Button, Texas State Representative of the 112th district (R) | Wikipedia
Angie Chen Button, Texas State Representative of the 112th district (R) | Wikipedia
More specifically, the official text was summarized by the state legislature as ’’Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises’’.
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
This bill amends various sections of the Texas Property Code to establish specific procedures and regulations related to eviction suits. It defines the jurisdiction of justice courts in eviction cases and restricts the adjudication solely to the right of possession, not the title. It outlines the criteria for eviction notices and mandates a three-day notice for nonpayment of rent unless otherwise stipulated by a lease agreement. The bill emphasizes the legislative authority to modify eviction procedures and specifies requirements for an eviction petition. Eviction suits can be conducted electronically, and mechanisms for summary disposition without trial are included. It clarifies the process for appealing eviction judgments, outlines the handling of rent payments during appeals, and standardizes procedures for issuing writs of possession. It requires municipalities or counties that fund legal aid for tenants to also finance relocation assistance, including moving expenses and rent. The act becomes effective Sept. 1, 2025.
Angie Chen Button, chair of the House Committee on Trade, Workforce & Economic Development and member of the House Committee on S/C on Property Tax Appraisals, proposed another six bills during the 89(R) legislative session.
Angie Che Button is currently serving in the Texas State House, representing the state's 112nd House district. She replaced previous state representative Fred Hill in 2009.
Bills in Texas go through a multi-step legislative process, including committee review, debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching a final decision. Each session, there are typically thousands of bills introduced, but only a portion successfully navigate the process to become law.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1533 | 04/08/2025 | Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes |
| HB 4149 | 03/27/2025 | Relating to the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act |
| HB 4083 | 03/27/2025 | Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain perishable inventory held for sale at retail |
| HB 3303 | 03/21/2025 | Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for exotic animals |
| HB 3011 | 03/20/2025 | Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that make certain employer child-care contributions |
| HB 1648 | 03/12/2025 | Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a county may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses |
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