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TX HB697
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Armando Walle
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 250.007(b) of the Local Government Code to expand exceptions to state preemption of local rental housing regulations
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Allows municipalities and counties to enact ordinances prohibiting landlords from refusing to rent to persons aged 62 or older based on their lawful source of income
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Permits local governments to protect persons with disabilities (as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) from housing discrimination based on lawful source of income
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Maintains existing protection for military veterans regarding source of income discrimination in housing
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the applicability of prohibitions on municipal or county regulations on the rental or leasing of housing accommodations.
County Government
Last Action
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs
3/4/2025