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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to a structure that is considered a homestead exempt from |
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seizure for certain claims. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 41.002, Property Code, is amended by |
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adding Subsection (c-1) to read as follows: |
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(c-1) A structure not affixed to land, including a |
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manufactured home or a houseboat, that is designed or adapted for |
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human residence, is used as a residence, and is occupied by the |
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homestead claimant as the claimant's principal residence is a |
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homestead. Section 2.001(a) or a similar statute does not affect a |
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homestead designation under this subsection. |
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SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act takes effect |
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January 1, 2008, but only if the constitutional amendment proposed |
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by the 80th Legislature, Regular Session, 2007, providing that |
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certain structures not affixed to land be considered homesteads |
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protected from certain types of forced sale is approved by the |
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voters. If that amendment is not approved by the voters, the Act |
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has no effect. |