87R11365 DRS-F
By: Dean, Deshotel, Bowers, et al. H.B. No. 1501
Substitute the following for H.B. No. 1501:
By: Paddie C.S.H.B. No. 1501
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to certain regulations adopted by a governmental entity
restricting the use of a natural gas or propane appliance or other
system or component.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 3000, Government Code, is amended by
adding Section 3000.0021 to read as follows:
Sec. 3000.0021. CERTAIN REGULATIONS REGARDING RESTRICTION
OF NATURAL GAS OR PROPANE. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a
governmental entity may not adopt or enforce a rule, charter
provision, ordinance, order, or other regulation that prohibits or
restricts, directly or indirectly, the use of an appliance or other
system or component that is fueled by natural gas or propane in the
construction, renovation, maintenance, or alteration of a
residential or commercial building.
(b) A rule, charter provision, ordinance, order, or other
regulation adopted by a governmental entity that conflicts with
this section is void.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.