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Texas House Bill HB3680

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3680

Filed
3/4/25  
Out of House Committee
5/9/25  
Voted on by House
5/16/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/22/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/25/25  
Governor Action
6/20/25  

Caption

Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.

Impact

The proposed changes will enforce stricter regulations on land development, particularly in counties located near the international border. It mandates that subdivisions must meet specific water and sewer requirements before sales can occur, which could lead to improved public health and safety standards. This shift may also affect local government operations, as they will have more authority to enforce compliance and collect fees.

Summary

House Bill 3680 aims to modify subdivision plat requirements specifically in certain counties and introduces measures for civil and criminal penalties related to unauthorized subdivision sales. The bill authorizes local government to impose fees and penalties for violations concerning utility service connections and subdivision plats, thereby emphasizing the importance of adhering to established regulations in land development.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB 3680 varies among stakeholders. Supporters believe it is a crucial step towards ensuring safe and regulated land development, particularly in vulnerable areas lacking necessary utilities. However, opponents express concern that these regulations may hinder property sales and create financial burdens for developers and buyers alike.

Contention

Key points of contention include the appropriateness of enforcing such stringent requirements and penalties that could result in criminal charges for violations. Critics argue that the bill may disproportionately impact smaller developers and low-income buyers, particularly in economically distressed areas. The potential criminalization of inadvertent mistakes related to platting and subdivision sales raises serious questions about fairness and accessibility in real estate transactions.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Local Government Code

  • Chapter 232. County Regulation Of Subdivisions
    • Section: 0015
    • Section: 022
    • Section: 071
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 0015
    • Section: 022
    • Section: 071
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 0015
    • Section: 022
    • Section: 071
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 0015
    • Section: 022
    • Section: 071
    • Section: 091
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 0015
    • Section: 022
    • Section: 071
    • Section: 091
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 071
    • Section: 091
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 0015
    • Section: 022
    • Section: 071
    • Section: 091
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 0015
    • Section: 022
    • Section: 071
    • Section: 091
  • Chapter 212. Municipal Regulation Of Subdivisions And Property Development
    • Section: 012
    • Section: 012
    • Section: 012
    • Section: 012
  • Chapter 1. General Provisions
    • Section: New Section

Water Code

  • Chapter 16. Provisions Generally Applicable To Water Development
    • Section: 343
    • Section: 343
    • Section: 343
    • Section: 350
    • Section: 343
    • Section: 343
    • Section: 350
    • Section: 343
  • Chapter 17. Public Funding
    • Section: New Section

Tax Code

  • Chapter 34. Tax Sales And Redemption
    • Section: 01
    • Section: 01

Health And Safety Code

  • Chapter 366. On-site Sewage Disposal Systems
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

TX SB2577

Identical Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4108

Relating to subdivision plat requirements.

TX HB4129

Relating to prohibiting certain erotic performances; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a civil penalty.

TX HB1601

Relating to defenses to prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, keeping a gambling place, and possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia and county regulation of poker clubs; providing civil penalties; authorizing an occupational license; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB2100

Relating to defenses to prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, keeping a gambling place, and possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia and county regulation of poker clubs; providing civil penalties; authorizing an occupational license; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB2173

Relating to the provision of solid waste disposal services by certain counties; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB1729

Relating to the provision of solid waste disposal services by certain counties; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB2252

Relating to the regulation of trampoline courts; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.

TX HB2367

Relating to the regulation of residential amenity rentals by a political subdivision; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty.

TX SB1466

Relating to the regulation of residential amenity rentals by a political subdivision; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty.

TX HB1916

Relating to approval of subdivision plats, improvement projects, and certain special districts by certain counties.

Similar Bills

TX SB2577

Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties.

TX SB2253

Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate platting requirements near an international border.

TX HB1604

Relating to the regulation of land development, including county building code standards for new residential construction, and sales in certain counties and municipalities; providing penalties.

TX HB1656

Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate platting requirements near an international border.

TX HB611

Relating to the regulation of subdivisions in counties, including certain border and economically distressed counties.

TX SB1873

Relating to subdivision platting requirements in counties near an international border.