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TX HB4753

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gary Gates

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires municipalities to issue a verification document to building owners confirming that an original certificate of occupancy was issued, upon request and if municipal records show the original certificate was issued

  • Prohibits municipalities from adopting or enforcing ordinances requiring building owners who have received the verification document to obtain or display the original certificate of occupancy

  • Allows building owners to display the verification document in place of the original certificate of occupancy

  • Passed the House on May 7, 2025 (145-1) and the Senate on May 20, 2025 (31-0)

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the municipal issuance of a document verifying that a certificate of occupancy has been issued for certain buildings.

City Government

Last Action

Effective immediately

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government5/8/2025
Land & Resource Management4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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