SB 731 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to required water pressure boosters for certain housing developments that receive an allocation of low income housing tax credits.

SB 731 requires certain low-income housing developments for seniors (55+ years old) that are four stories or taller and receive low-income housing tax credits to install water pressure boosters. These boosters must provide water to all floors during emergencies. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs must ensure compliance by December 31, 2026, and report on progress to the legislature by March 1, 2027. The law directly affects qualifying senior housing developments receiving tax credits, mandating a specific safety feature for emergency water access.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 7, 2025 Last action May 27, 2025
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Mar 31, 2025
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Mar 27, 2025
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Mar 5, 2025
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Feb 7, 2025
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Feb 7, 2025
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