Squatter Eviction

Unauthorized occupants with no lease agreement — including SB1333 expedited removal

Squatter cases — individuals occupying property without any lease, permission, or legal right — require a different approach than standard tenant evictions. Texas law still requires proper notice and a court order before removal, but Senate Bill 1333 (effective September 2023) created an expedited pathway that can significantly compress the timeline for qualifying cases. Under SB1333, if the property owner can demonstrate that the occupant entered unlawfully, has no lease, and has no legal right to be on the property, the constable can initiate an investigation and — if the investigation confirms unlawful entry — contact the landlord directly to schedule writ execution immediately, bypassing the standard post-judgment waiting period. This can save weeks compared to the traditional eviction track.

What's Included

Case assessment and SB1333 eligibility determination
Proof of ownership documentation preparation (deed, tax records, title)
Precinct-specific affidavit preparation — each constable precinct requires its own form
Constable investigation coordination and follow-up
Standard eviction filing as parallel or fallback track if SB1333 investigation does not result in immediate removal
Full representation through writ execution

Compliance Note

SB1333 applies only to unlawful entry cases — occupants who entered without permission, have no lease (written or verbal), and have no legal right to be on the property. It does not apply to tenants with expired leases or holdover situations. Self-help eviction (changing locks, removing belongings, shutting off utilities) without a court order remains illegal regardless of occupant status.

SB1333 Expedited Removal

Texas Senate Bill 1333 enables property owners to bypass the standard eviction timeline for confirmed squatter cases. We prepare the required proof of ownership and the constable-precinct-specific affidavit, initiate the constable investigation, and coordinate immediate writ scheduling if the investigation confirms unlawful entry.

Proof of ownership (deed, title, or tax records)

Precinct-specific affidavit (varies by constable office)

Constable investigation coordination

Immediate writ scheduling upon confirmed unlawful entry

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