HB14

Streamline property development with third-party reviews

State: Texas

Status: Enacted ✅

Formal Title: Relating to third-party review of plats and property development plans, permits, and similar documents, and the inspection of an improvement related to such a document.

Summary: Introduces a new section, 250.014, to Chapter 250 of the Local Government Code, aimed at expediting the approval process for property development in Texas. It allows for third-party review of development documents and permits if regulatory approvals are delayed beyond 15 days. The act specifies the criteria for third-party reviewers and inspectors, prohibits additional fees for third-party services, outlines the requirements for review or inspection, and sets an appeals process for applicants. Aims to streamline property development by reducing bureaucratic delays.

Main sponsors: Cody Harris, Steve Toth

Legislative text: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB14