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TX HB5335
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Morales
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AI Summary
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Requires sellers to provide written disclosure about whether a property currently has water service before a purchaser signs an executory contract (contract for deed) for lots of 5 acres or less
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Applies only to counties that contain a municipality with population over 500,000 and are adjacent to an international border (effectively targeting border counties like El Paso, Hidalgo, and Webb)
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Disclosure statement must be printed in both English and Spanish, using 14-point bold-face type or 14-point capital letters
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If seller fails to provide the required water service disclosure, purchaser may terminate the contract for any reason within 7 days of receiving the notice or before the property transfer date, whichever is earlier
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Effective date: September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to a seller's notice regarding the connection of water utilities to certain tracts of land.
Property Interests
Last Action
Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
4/7/2025