Texas Homeowners Said Police Didn’t Help When Squatters Invade Their Home

Published on April 26, 2024

A Texas couple is calling on lawmakers to address the issue of squatters—people who occupy people’s homes without permission—after their police report about a squatter brought no results. Yudith Matthews and Abram Mendez recounted their ordeal during an interview with FOX News on April 4 following a video they captured of the squatter climbing through their house window. They explained that the squatter was actually a contractor they hired but he refused to leave after being fired. In the video, he was seen climbing through the window accompanied by a woman. Ms. Matthews can be heard saying in the video, “Squatters breaking into my house again through the window.” The woman then responded: “I can show you his rights. You’re breaking the law.”...

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