BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Bexar County constables are preparing for new responsibilities under recently enacted state laws that allow law enforcement to take faster action against squatters.

As part of the new legislation signed by Governor Greg Abbott in August , Senate Bill 1333 authorizes sheriffs and constables to remove squatters more quickly after a property owner files a sworn complaint and provides documentation showing lawful ownership.

"With the signing of these laws, we are putting squatters in Texas out of business," Abbott said during the bill signing ceremony.

To meet the new enforcement demands, Bexar County Commissioners recently approved the hiring of four additional constable deputies for each precinct.

Constable Kathryn Brown of Precinct 4 said the new law marks a shif

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