TX
Texas Senate Bill SB2433

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2433

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to condemnation of municipal property for and municipal regulation of pipeline operations.

Impact

The bill has a significant impact on state laws governing property rights and municipal authority. By requiring pipeline operators to involve municipalities in the decision-making process regarding the placement of pipelines, it reinforces local governance and planning considerations. Municipalities may now propose alternative placements based on their comprehensive plans and may even contest placements in court if deemed more reasonable. This change in the law is poised to enhance local control over how infrastructure projects are managed within their jurisdictions.

Summary

SB2433 addresses the condemnation of municipal property and the regulation of pipeline operations within Texas municipalities. The bill establishes formal negotiation procedures for pipeline operators seeking to acquire easements on municipal properties. Specifically, it mandates that operators notify municipalities of their proposed pipeline placements and allows municipalities time to respond with either consent or alternative placement suggestions. This process is designed to facilitate collaboration between municipalities and pipeline operators while ensuring that municipal concerns are adequately considered before any condemnation actions are initiated.

Contention

Discussions surrounding SB2433 may involve contention regarding the balance of power between state authority and local governance. Proponents of the bill argue that it safeguards municipal interests and streamlines the negotiation process between cities and pipeline companies. Conversely, there may be fears or concerns from pipeline operators regarding delays in the approval process or potential restrictions on their operational capabilities. As municipalities gain more power to regulate pipeline activities, there could be debates about the economic implications, particularly in areas where local regulations may deter pipeline development.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1786

Relating to approval procedures for property development review by a municipality.

TX HB1526

Relating to parkland dedication for multifamily, hotel, and motel property development by certain municipalities; authorizing a fee.

TX SB558

Relating to parkland dedication for multifamily, hotel, and motel property development by certain municipalities; authorizing a fee.

TX HB276

Relating to the regulation by a municipality or property owners' association of food production on single-family residential lots.

TX HB4039

Relating to the provision of municipal services to land annexed by a municipality for full purposes.

TX HB5336

Relating to the powers and duties of Port Freeport; limiting the authority of certain municipalities to regulate land use by Port Freeport; and the creation of a reinvestment zone containing property owned by Port Freeport.

TX HB3490

Relating to the notice and compensation a municipality must provide before revoking the right to use property for a use that was allowed before the adoption of or change to a zoning regulation or boundary.

TX SB929

Relating to the notice and compensation a municipality must provide before revoking the right to use property for a use that was allowed before the adoption of or change to a zoning regulation or boundary.

TX HB2497

Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.

TX HB4175

Relating to the provision of municipal services to a property in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality following the municipality's denial or refusal to permit an activity or structure on the property.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.