88R12023 KBB-D
By: Gates H.B. No. 4298
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to certain municipal requirements imposed on a landlord of
a dwelling or a multiunit complex.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter Z, Chapter 214, Local Government
Code, is amended by adding Section 214.908 to read as follows:
Sec. 214.908. LIMITATION ON CERTAIN MUNICIPAL LANDLORD
REQUIREMENTS. (a) In this section:
(1) "Dwelling" has the meaning assigned by Section
92.001, Property Code.
(2) "Inspection fee" means a fee charged by a
municipality that is related to an inspection of a multiunit
complex or a dwelling unit in a multiunit complex. The term does
not include an inspection fee related to a construction permit.
(3) "Landlord" and "multiunit complex" have the
meanings assigned by Section 92.151, Property Code.
(4) "Rental license" means a license required by a
municipality that authorizes a landlord to rent a dwelling. The
term does not include a certificate of occupancy required for a
newly built dwelling or multiunit complex.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a municipality may not
adopt or enforce an ordinance that requires a landlord to:
(1) obtain a rental license to rent a dwelling;
(2) pay a change of address fee for the change of the
landlord's address; or
(3) pay annually total inspection fees of more than:
(A) $200 for a multiunit complex with not more
than 300 dwelling units;
(B) $400 for a multiunit complex with at least
301 dwelling units but not more than 500 dwelling units; or
(C) $600 for a multiunit complex with 501
dwelling units or more.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.