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TX HB4917
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Terry Canales
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AI Summary
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Expands the required Seller's Disclosure Notice to include whether the seller has a federal requirement to obtain and maintain flood insurance coverage, not just present coverage
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Adds new mandatory disclosures for previous water pooling in structures, erosion from natural events (hurricanes, storm surge, tidal inundation, river overflow), and previous flood repairs not filed with insurance
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Requires sellers to disclose previous assessments for beach nourishment projects, previous water/moisture damage not due to flooding, wetlands designations, and availability of FEMA elevation certificates
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Mandates sellers provide explanations including frequency of issues, estimated dates of occurrence, and remediation steps taken for any water-related disclosures answered "yes"
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Requires disclosure of current flood insurance premium amounts and when premiums were last adjusted; expands federal disaster assistance disclosure to include "any other federal disaster flood assistance" beyond FEMA and SBA
Legislative Description
Relating to seller's disclosures regarding flooding and other water-related issues with respect to residential real property.
Property Interests
Last Action
Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
4/3/2025