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TX SB1450
Bill
Status
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Bettencourt
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AI Summary
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Allows third-party review of development documents, including development permits, if a regulatory authority fails to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove them within 15 days after the statutory deadline
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Permits third-party development inspections if a regulatory authority fails to conduct required inspections within 15 days after the prescribed deadline
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Expands who can perform third-party inspections by removing the limitation that International Code Council certification must be specifically "to inspect buildings," allowing any ICC certification to qualify
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Establishes that political subdivisions are not liable for reviews or inspections performed by third parties under this chapter
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Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025; amendments are characterized as clarifications of existing law rather than changes
Legislative Description
Relating to third-party review of development documents and inspection of improvements required to be approved by a political subdivision.
Property Interests
Last Action
Committee report sent to Calendars
5/23/2025