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Senate passes bill tightening recording rules and creating offenses for deed and title fraud
Summary
Senate Bill 15, a committee substitute combining civil and criminal measures targeting deed fraud and title theft, passed the Senate unanimously on final passage; the bill requires photo identification for in‑person filings at county clerks’ offices, logs filer ID information, creates criminal offenses for real property theft and fraud, and sets a
Senator Hinojosa explained Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 15 on the floor, saying it combines civil and criminal provisions to address deed fraud and title theft and reflects language negotiated with the governor and stakeholders.
“Deed fraud and title theft, sometimes called real property theft or property fraud, are growing crimes across…
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