Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House Land & Resource Management Committee May 22nd, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management May 22nd, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Land & Resource Management Committee

The meeting focused on the review of two bills: SB2215 and SB2639. SB2215, presented by Representative Alders, aims to enhance property owners' rights by clarifying their ability to challenge municipal zoning ordinances that are improperly enacted without due process. The bill garnered support from various stakeholders who emphasized the need for accountability in zoning practices. Conversely, SB2639 sparked significant debate, as it seeks to provide further transparency in historic designations and ensure fair compensation for property owners impacted by such designations. Testimonies from developers and preservationists highlighted the ongoing tension between property rights and the safeguarding of historic sites, illustrating the complexities and implications of these bills on Texas communities.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2215

Filed
3/11/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/12/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/15/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the enforcement against violations by a municipality of certain zoning laws.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2639

Filed
3/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the designation of a property as a historic landmark and the inclusion of a property in a historic district or similar preservation district by certain municipalities.