88R8262 MP-D
By: Holland H.B. No. 2785
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to county plat approval requirements related to fire
protection for certain residential subdivisions.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 232, Local Government
Code, is amended by adding Section 232.0035 to read as follows:
Sec. 232.0035. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: FIRE PROTECTION
FOR CERTAIN SUBDIVISIONS. (a) This section applies only to a
residential subdivision that has a lot density that is at least one
lot per five acres.
(b) As part of the required documentation for a plat
application under Section 232.0025(a), the commissioners court of a
county may require the applicant to submit a copy of an agreement
with a political subdivision, volunteer fire department, or similar
organization to provide fire protection services for the
subdivision.
SECTION 2. The changes in law made by this Act apply only to
a plat application filed on or after the effective date of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.