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TX HB4917

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Terry Canales

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Mandates sellers provide explanations including frequency of issues, estimated dates of occurrence, and remediation steps taken for any water-related disclosures answered "yes"

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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