(Austin, Texas ) - If you have property that needs to be reclaimed in Texas, it has been a bit of struggle to get that done. Because of that struggle, Texas lawmakers sat down and ironed out a bill to make that process easier. It's a win-win for Texas residents who've had items stolen, for example.

As with any law, there are some caveats. This, of course, makes it harder for another thief to come in and steal your stuff again. Let's go over how the law works and how it's easier for you to find, and claim, your seized property.

New Texas Law Went into Effect September 1

House Bill 1261 was signed into law earlier this year ( KHOU ). In that law, it makes it easier for anyone who had property seized by law enforcement to find and claim that property. How the property was seized is not

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