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TX HB1006

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Alan Schoolcraft

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates Chapter 213 in the Texas Property Code establishing procedures to amend restrictive covenants in "multi-zoned subdivisions" that were platted before 1965, contain more than 900 lots, span two or more municipalities, and have portions zoned for uses not permitted by existing restrictions

  • Applies only to subdivisions located wholly or partially in municipalities with populations of 30,000 or more that are situated in at least three counties

  • Requires approval from owners of at least 67% of lots in the designated area for any restriction amendment, with only one vote permitted per lot regardless of the number of owners

  • Mandates written ballots be mailed to lot owners at addresses from appraisal district records, with ballots recorded in real property records of each county before voting occurs

  • Prohibits property owners from challenging approved amendments in court on grounds that the amendment doesn't apply uniformly to all property in the subdivision (lack of mutuality defense)

Legislative Description

Relating to the amendment of restrictive covenants applicable to certain subdivisions.

Property Interests

Last Action

Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

4/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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