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    Feb 18, 2008, 01:46 PM
    Squatter's rights
    What are the squatter's rights laws in the state of Texas?
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    Feb 18, 2008, 02:12 PM
    There is no such thing as squatters' rights anymore. The only law that may apply is the law of adverse possession.

    A basic description of adverse possession can be found at Real Estate Questions and Answers

    This site also lists the times for all of the states.

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