SB 1450 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to third-party review of development documents and inspection of improvements required to be approved by a political subdivision.

SB 1450 requires local governments (like cities or counties) to allow third-party reviews of development permits or inspections if they miss a 15-day deadline for approval or inspection. It specifies that only licensed engineers, certified inspectors, or government employees (not the applicant or contractor) can perform these third-party reviews or inspections. The bill clarifies that political subdivisions (local governments) are not liable for third-party work done under this process. This bill does not change existing law but explicitly defines who can conduct these reviews and inspections when government agencies delay.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Last action May 23, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Engrossed · 4 edits · Apr 10, 2025

MODERATE

This bill amends the Texas Local Government Code to clarify who can perform third-party reviews and inspections of development documents when regulatory authorities fail to act within required timeframes. The changes standardize eligibility criteria for third-party reviewers and inspectors, ensuring they meet specific professional qualifications or employment requirements. The bill also includes a clarification statement indicating these changes are intended to interpret existing law rather than create new obligations.

Scope change

The bill maintains the same scope of third-party review and inspection authority but clarifies eligibility requirements for who can perform these reviews and inspections when regulatory authorities miss deadlines.

ELIGIBILITY

Updated eligibility criteria for third-party reviewers to include specific employment and licensing requirements, ensuring only qualified professionals can perform reviews when regulatory authorities fail to act.

Modified eligibility criteria for third-party inspectors to include certification by the International Code Council or specific employment qualifications as building inspectors.

TECHNICAL

Added clarification language stating the bill is intended to interpret existing law rather than change it, providing legal certainty about the bill's purpose.

Removed formatting inconsistencies and placeholder text from the original draft version.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

May 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee report sent to Calendars

lower

May 22, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee report distributed

lower

May 21, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

lower

May 15, 2025

Lower · Passed

Left pending in committee

lower

May 15, 2025

Lower · Passed

Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

lower

Apr 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Land & Resource Management

lower

Apr 17, 2025

Introduced

Read first time

lower

Apr 14, 2025

Introduced

Received from the Senate

lower

Apr 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

Passed

upper

Mar 24, 2025

Upper · Passed

Committee report printed and distributed

upper

Mar 24, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported favorably w/o amendments

upper

Mar 20, 2025

Upper · Passed

Vote taken in committee

upper

Mar 17, 2025

Upper · Passed

Left pending in committee

upper

Mar 17, 2025

Upper · Passed

Testimony taken in committee

upper

Mar 6, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local Government

upper

Mar 6, 2025

Introduced

Read first time

upper

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors