By: Campbell S.B. No. 2215
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the right of property owners to challenge municipal
zoning regulations and boundaries.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 211, Local Government Code
is amended by adding Sections 211.020 to read as follows:
Sec. 211.020. ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER. (a) This chapter may
be enforced only through mandamus or declaratory or injunctive
relief.
(b) A political subdivision's immunity from suit is waived
in regard to an action under this chapter.
(c) A court may award court costs and reasonable and
necessary attorney's fees to the prevailing party in an action
under this chapter.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.