TX HR1491

Suspends House Rule 13, Section 9(a) to allow the conference committee on HB 3556 to resolve differences regarding construction of tall structures in counties containing national wildlife refuges and adjacent counties

Changes the height threshold requiring Parks and Wildlife Department review before construction from 500 feet to 575 feet in Section 12.023(b) of the Parks and Wildlife Code

Adds new Section 12.023(g) authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to adopt rules implementing the structure height review requirements

Adopted by the Texas House on May 31, 2025, with a vote of 92 Yeas, 15 Nays, and 2 present not voting