Texas Senate Bill SB2765

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

• Filed: 3/14/25

Caption

Relating to the treatment of a manufactured home as real property.

Impact

If enacted, SB2765 will streamline the process of classifying manufactured homes, allowing owners to claim properties with standard homeownership rights. This could lead to an increase in the stability of manufactured home parks and communities, positively influencing the social and economic landscapes of areas populated by such homes. Moreover, the bill promotes homeownership by broadening the classification of property types recognized under Texas law, making it easier for owners to secure loans or mortgages based on their manufactured homes.

Summary

Senate Bill 2765 addresses the classification of manufactured homes in relation to real property law in Texas. The bill allows owners of manufactured homes the option to treat their homes as real property under certain conditions. Specifically, owners may elect this option if their homes are either attached to land they own or lease on a long-term basis or if they occupy the home as their primary residence. This change in legislation is significant as it impacts the legal status and ownership rights associated with manufactured homes, potentially providing owners with more stability and legal protection.

Contention

While the bill aims to provide clarity and benefits for manufactured home owners, there may be points of contention regarding how local jurisdictions implement this classification. Concerns could arise around zoning laws and land use regulations, which might be affected by increased recognition of manufactured homes as real property. Stakeholders in the housing industry, including real estate agencies and local governments, may have differing opinions on how this bill may influence real estate practices and the housing market overall.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Occupations Code

• Chapter 1201. Manufactured Housing
  • Section: 2055