Relating to extensions of a deadline to comply with a municipal order for a substandard building in certain municipalities.
This bill limits how long large Texas cities (with populations of 2 million or more) can extend deadlines for property owners to fix or remove substandard buildings. It allows only two 90-day extensions per property, with the first requiring a "good faith" request and the second needing proof of hardship. The law directly affects building owners, mortgage holders, or lienholders in cities like Houston or Dallas who receive municipal orders for unsafe structures. It takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to municipalities meeting the population threshold.
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in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
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Referred to Local Government
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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P
Carol Alvarado
DDemocratic
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