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  By: Goolsby H.B. No. 1733
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a structure that is considered a homestead exempt from
seizure for certain claims.
       BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
       SECTION 1.  Section 41.002, Property Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (c-1) to read as follows:
       (c-1)  A structure not affixed to land, including a
manufactured home or a houseboat, that is designed or adapted for
human residence, is used as a residence, and is occupied by the
homestead claimant as the claimant's principal residence is a
homestead.  Section 2.001(a) or a similar statute does not affect a
homestead designation under this subsection.
       SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2007.