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HB 1564 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary
Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a receivership for and disposition of certain platted lots that are abandoned, unoccupied, and undeveloped in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1885 87-0 (2021) Author: Harris, Cody | et. al. Relating to restrictions on municipal regulation in certain areas. House: Land & Resource Management Received from the House
HB 2947 87-0 (2021) Author: Cyrier, John
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to county subdivision platting requirements for recreational vehicle communities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
No action taken in committee
HB 2997 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to exceptions to municipal plat requirements for certain property developments. House: Land & Resource Management Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4426 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Tracy | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain counties to cancel platted subdivisions that have remained undeveloped. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 4447 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to the procedure for approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. House: Land & Resource Management Placed on General State Calendar
SB 856 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the appointment of a receivership for and disposition of certain platted lots that are abandoned, unoccupied, and undeveloped in certain counties. Senate: Local Government Left pending in committee
SB 1172 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the municipal determination of exceptions to plat requirements for certain property developments. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
SB 1667 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the procedure for approval of certain land development applications by a political subdivision. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1878 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the authority of certain counties to cancel platted subdivisions that have remained undeveloped. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
SB 1922 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to restrictions on municipal regulation in certain areas. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 297 87-1 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. Filed
SB 75 87-1 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. Filed
HB 207 87-2 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. Filed
SB 84 87-2 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. Filed
HB 95 87-3 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. Filed
SB 37 87-3 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. Filed
HB 2569 86-0 (2019) Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to requirements for condominium plats or plans. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3167 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to county and municipal approval procedure for land development applications. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3314 86-0 (2019) Author: Romero, Ramon
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain requirements to replat certain municipal subdivision plats. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3315 86-0 (2019) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to municipal delegation of certain subdivision plat or replat approval responsibility. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1402 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to regulation by certain counties of lots in platted subdivisions that have remained undeveloped. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/20
SB 2370 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the procedure for approval of certain land development applications by a political subdivision. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
HB 1328 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to standards for advertising land for sale in certain border counties before a subdivision plat for the land has been approved; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 1386 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the use of earnest money contracts and other offers for the sale of land before a subdivision plat is filed in certain border counties. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 3352 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to civil penalties against subdividers of land. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3924 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary Relating to regulation by certain counties of lots in platted subdivisions that have remained undeveloped for 25 years or more. House: County Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 692 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to regulation by certain counties of lots in platted subdivisions that have remained undeveloped. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1846 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the authority of municipalities to replat a subdivision without vacating the preceding plat. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2159 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to standards for advertising land for sale in certain border counties before a subdivision plat for the land has been approved; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2160 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the use of earnest money contracts and other offers for the sale of land before a subdivision plat is approved in certain border counties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 316 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to allowing a county commissioners court to contract with an attorney to enforce subdivision platting requirements in certain counties that are economically distressed or that are located near the international border of this state. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2033 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing counties to require the submission of digital maps in connection with the county plat approval process. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2214 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the use of earnest money contracts to purchase land in certain border and economically distressed counties; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4023 84-0 (2015) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to the mineral use of land that has been subdivided for energy development resulting in the generation of electricity. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
SB 1454 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to authorizing counties to require the submission of digital maps in connection with the county plat approval process. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1575 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to county regulation of lots in platted subdivisions that have remained undeveloped for 25 years or more. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 141 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to county and municipal land development regulation. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 611 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the regulation of subdivisions in counties, including certain border and economically distressed counties. House: Land & Resource Management Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 1553 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the replatting of a subdivision without vacating the preceding plat in certain municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 1650 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to county and municipal land development regulation. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 1940 83-0 (2013) Author: Orr, Rob Relating to certain correction instruments in the conveyance of real property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2991 83-0 (2013) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to allowing a county commissioners court to contract with an attorney to enforce subdivision platting requirements in certain counties that are economically distressed or that are located near the international border of this state. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 552 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to an application filed with a county commissioners court to revise a subdivision plat; authorizing a fee. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 773 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the replatting of a subdivision without vacating the preceding plat in certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 887 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Orr, Rob
Relating to certain correction instruments in the conveyance of real property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1599 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1918 83-0 (2013) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to certain regulatory requirements placing expiration dates on land development permits and the use of land conveyed to the state or a political subdivision for a public purpose. Senate: State Affairs Subcommittee meeting cancelled
HB 214 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to an application filed with a county commissioners court to revise a subdivision plat. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1604 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
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. House: County Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2803 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to county and municipal land development regulation. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3096 82-0 (2011) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the cancellation of a subdivision by a commissioners court. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 744 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to a fee for an application filed with a county commissioners court to revise a subdivision plat. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 1462 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the enforcement of subdivision platting requirements in certain counties near the international border of this state. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Left pending in committee
SB 1789 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to platting requirements affecting subdivision golf courses in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1816 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: International Relations & Trade
H. refuses to adopt conf. comm. rept-reported
HB 1656 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate platting requirements near an international border. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1680 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to an application filed with a county commissioners court to revise a subdivision plat. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3929 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to subdivision platting requirements in counties near an international border. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4472 81-0 (2009) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the monumentation of residential subdivisions in the county. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 4473 81-0 (2009) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the monumentation of residential subdivisions in a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 4668 81-0 (2009) Author: Merritt, Tommy Relating to a fee on the importation and exportation of natural gas for coastal protection. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
SB 688 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the mitigation of the impact of residential development in public school districts. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Education
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 967 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the disclosure by the developer of the subdivision of planned highway projects that will go through or be adjacent to a subdivision. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Left pending in committee
SB 2253 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate platting requirements near an international border. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
HB 989 80-0 (2007) Author: Zerwas, John
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the filing for record of a plat or replat of a subdivision of real property. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1067 80-0 (2007) Author: Murphy, Jim
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to subdivision replatting by certain municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1100 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to cancellation of a subdivision plat under certain circumstances. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1313 80-0 (2007) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to transmittal to the Texas Water Development Board and a local groundwater conservation district of certain information by a person applying to subdivide a tract of land. House: Natural Resources Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2281 80-0 (2007) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to administrative approval of replats involving minor plat revisions. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2793 80-0 (2007) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to the subdivision of certain tracts of land for which a plat is required. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 2798 80-0 (2007) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the filing of an amended subdivision plat with a county to correct certain errors or omissions. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2916 80-0 (2007) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to the mitigation of the impact of residential development in public school districts. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3232 80-0 (2007) Author: Olivo, Dora | et. al.
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to certain subdivision golf courses. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3289 80-0 (2007) Author: Otto, John Relating to the subdivision of land for which a plat must be filed in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3410 80-0 (2007) Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to alternative procedures for plat revision of residential areas by a county. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3520 80-0 (2007) Author: Bolton, Valinda Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3783 80-0 (2007) Author: Krusee, Mike Relating to the construction, acquisition, financing, maintenance, management, operation, ownership, and control of transportation facilities and the progress, improvement, policing, and safety of transportation in the state; modifying existing taxes. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 3834 80-0 (2007) Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to authorizing the amount of a fee charged by certain counties for issuing certain utility certificates. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 360 80-0 (2007) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to subdivision replatting by certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 542 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to county authority regarding subdivision platting and land development. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 581 80-0 (2007) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the filing for record of a plat or replat of a subdivision of real property. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 662 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to transmittal to the Texas Water Development Board and a local groundwater conservation district of certain information by a person applying to subdivide a tract of land. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 786 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the mitigation of the impact of residential development in public school districts. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Education
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 1158 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to cancellation of a subdivision plat under certain circumstances. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1455 80-0 (2007) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to administrative approval of replats involving minor plat revisions. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1867 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the filing of an amended subdivision plat with a county to correct certain errors or omissions and to other county regulations of subdivisions. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1929 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John Relating to transportation infrastructure in this state; providing penalties; authorizing the issuance of bonds; making an appropriation. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 653 79-0 (2005) Author: Casteel, Carter Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1823 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the rights of a purchaser under an executory contract for conveyance of real property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2732 79-0 (2005) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to platting requirements for certain residential subdivisions in the unincorporated area of a county. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 3101 79-0 (2005) Author: Casteel, Carter
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the filing for record of a plat or replat of a subdivision of real property. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3473 79-0 (2005) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to an exemption from the platting requirement in certain counties near an international border. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 141 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 425 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Relating to subdivision platting requirements and assistance for certain counties near an international border. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 629 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the rights of parties to an executory contract for conveyance of real property and certain other real property transactions. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1430 79-0 (2005) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the subdivision of land in the unincorporated area of certain counties. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Border and International Affairs
SB 1442 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to platting requirements for certain residential subdivisions in the unincorporated area of a county. Senate: International Relations & Trade Referred to International Relations and Trade
HB 789 78-0 (2003) Author: Grusendorf, Kent Relating to the exemption of tax-exempt property of religious organizations from municipal platting requirements. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 919 78-0 (2003) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the review and approval of drainage reports by certain special districts. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1204 78-0 (2003) Author: Baxter, Todd
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to regulate subdivisions and certain development in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction and in the unincorporated area of a county. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1968 78-0 (2003) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the authority of a county to charge a fee for a plat application. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2466 78-0 (2003) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the costs of reviewing a development project that must be approved by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 2506 78-0 (2003) Author: Casteel, Carter Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to subcommittee
HB 3221 78-0 (2003) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to subdivision platting requirements in certain counties near an international border. House: Border and International Affairs
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3311 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to a fee for the notice of a revision of a subdivision plat. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
SB 290 78-0 (2003) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to subdivision platting requirements in certain counties near an international border. Senate: International Relations and Trade Committee report printed and distributed
SB 544 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to regulate subdivisions in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 954 78-0 (2003) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a county to charge a fee for a plat application. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1014 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Land and Resource Management
SB 1099 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to regulating subdivision plats in a county and in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1341 78-0 (2003) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the duty of a seller to give notice of certain purchases of land; providing an administrative penalty. House: County Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to County Affairs
SB 1909 78-0 (2003) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the regulation of the subdividing or development of land in areas bordering the Rio Grande and the Laguna Madre or the Gulf of Mexico. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: International Relations and Trade
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 984 77-0 (2001) Author: Grusendorf, Kent Relating to the exemption of tax-exempt property of religious organizations from municipal platting requirements. House: Land & Resource Management Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1445 77-0 (2001) Author: Turner, Bob
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to regulate subdivisions in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2340 77-0 (2001) Author: Salinas Jr., Ignacio | et. al.
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the authority of county governments to regulate subdivision development in the unincorporated areas of a county. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Tabled in committee
HB 2741 77-0 (2001) Author: Turner, Bob Relating to the platting of certain subdivisions in groundwater management areas. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 2762 77-0 (2001) Author: Brown, Betty | et. al. Relating to infrastructure planning in certain urban counties. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2951 77-0 (2001) Author: Walker, Gary
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the issuance of local permits for land development projects. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Tagged
HB 2975 77-0 (2001) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to infrastructure planning in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management No action taken in committee
HB 3161 77-0 (2001) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the expiration of certain subdivision plats. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3211 77-0 (2001) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to authorizing counties to charge an application fee for platting applications. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 3307 77-0 (2001) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the acreage exemption from municipal subdivision and platting requirements. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 3321 77-0 (2001) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to plat requirements for subdivisions in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
SB 191 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the applicability of subdivision platting requirements in a county near an international border. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 800 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 873 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Brown, Betty
Relating to infrastructure planning in certain urban counties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1170 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the acreage exemption from municipal subdivision and platting requirements. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1532 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to authorizing counties to charge an application fee for platting applications. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 52 76-0 (1999) Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the expansion of subdivision requirements in counties near an international border and the establishment of a county planning commission in those counties to regulate subdivision platting and development. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
No action taken in committee
HB 423 76-0 (1999) Author: Turner, Bob | et. al. Relating to the subdivision of land outside a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call
HB 560 76-0 (1999) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the approval of subdivision plats by a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 620 76-0 (1999) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the approval of subdivision plats by a county. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 775 76-0 (1999) Author: Greenberg, Sherri Relating to the regulation of subdivisions by certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management Considered in Calendars
HB 1563 76-0 (1999) Author: Bosse, Fred
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to prohibiting the recording of a plat or replat of a subdivision of real property if ad valorem taxes are delinquent. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1856 76-0 (1999) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to the requirement of a plat for a subdivision of land outside a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management Considered in Calendars
HB 1857 76-0 (1999) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to subdivision platting requirements in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 2483 76-0 (1999) Author: Longoria, John Relating to the requirement of a plat for a subdivision of land outside a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 3190 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al. Relating to variances from platting requirements for already existing subdivisions in certain counties when water and/or wastewater services are being brought into those subdivisions. House: Land & Resource Management Considered in Calendars
HB 3746 76-0 (1999) Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the replatting of a part of a subdivision. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 710 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the subdivision of land outside a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1174 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Turner, Bob
Relating to the creation of alternate subdivision platting requirements in priority groundwater management areas. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1323 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to requiring certain plats for the subdivision of land to include proof of groundwater supply. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1410 76-0 (1999) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to authorizing the commissioners courts in economically distressed counties to grant delays and variances from certain platting requirements. Senate: Border Affairs - Special Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1496 70-0 (1987) Author: Wright, Brad Relating to the circumstances under which a plat for a residential area may be changed. House: Business & Commerce 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1662 70-0 (1987) Author: Hammond, Bill Relating to minimum lot size requirements for real property to be subdivided into lots, tracts, or parcels. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1969 70-0 (1987) Author: Moreno, Alex Relating to plat requirements and regulations applicable to certain subdivisions of land. House: Business & Commerce Coauthor authorized
HB 2498 70-0 (1987) Author: Colbert, Paul Relating to the enforcement of land use restrictions contained in plats by certain counties. House: County Affairs Pending in committee
HB 2622 70-0 (1987) Author: Eckels, Robert
Sponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the authority of counties to regulate various matters; providing criminal penalties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
SB 408 70-0 (1987) Author: Uribe, Hector
Sponsor: Moreno, Alex
Relating to plat requirements, regulations, and utility services applicable to certain subdivisions of land. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 600 70-0 (1987) Author: Santiesteban, H.
Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the authority of counties to require the provision of certain facilities and services in subdivisions; providing civil penalties. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1181 70-0 (1987) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to the circumstances under which a plat for a residential area may be changed. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1396 70-0 (1987) Author: Parmer, Hugh Relating to approval of plats by cities; providing penalties. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 1415 70-0 (1987) Author: Tejeda, Frank Relating to certain county requirements regarding the subdivision of land. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported favorably with substitute
HB 531 69-0 (1985) Author: McKinney, Mike
Sponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the notice required for the revision of a subdivision plat. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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HB 882 69-0 (1985) Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony" Relating to county regulation of land development in unincorporated areas. House: County Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 989 69-0 (1985) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to subdivision controls of counties. House: County Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1840 69-0 (1985) Author: Luna, Gregory Relating to the requiring of platting of land sold in parcels. House: Business & Commerce Referred to subcommittee
HB 1847 69-0 (1985) Author: Adkisson, Tommy Relating to the authority of Commissioners Courts in counties having a population of more than 900,000 persons to enact certain ordinances relating to (1) the assessment of fees for the review of subdivision plats; (2) the requirement of permits and fees by non public utility companies installing utility lines within the county right-of-way; (3) the assessment of fines for violation of a County ordinance; (4) the regulation and control of all construction, installation, repair or removal of any existing county highway or improvement; and (5) the requirement of reimbursement for costs of any county highway or improvement from the owner of the property benefited. House: County Affairs Coauthor authorized
HB 1905 69-0 (1985) Author: Martinez, Roman Relating to the plat approval authority of certain districts with drainage and flood control authority; providing a civil penalty. House: Natural Resources Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 2029 69-0 (1985) Author: Thompson, Gary Relating to the authority of counties to adopt minimum subdivision standards; flood, sewage and drainage controls; and minimum building construction standards; providing penalties. House: County Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2311 69-0 (1985) Author: Adkisson, Tommy Relating to the replatting or resubdividing of certain property. House: Urban Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 2370 69-0 (1985) Author: Luna III, Albert
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the submission and approval of certain development plats in cities of 1,500,000 residents or more; providing a penalty. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 296 69-0 (1985) Author: Blake, Roy Relating to the notice required for the revision of a subdivision plat. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 885 69-0 (1985) Author: Montford, John
Sponsor: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to the information required for certain subdivision plats. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1444 69-0 (1985) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the submission and approval of certain plats in cities of 1,500,000 residents or more. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1157 68-0 (1983) Author: Messer, Bill
Sponsor: Sharp, John
Relating to the authority of a commissioners court to permit the revision of a subdivision plat or cancellation of a subdivision. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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HB 1490 68-0 (1983) Author: Hill, Gerald Relating to subdivision controls of counties. House: County Affairs No action taken
HB 1986 68-0 (1983) Author: Pierce, George
Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to certain subdivision plat amendments. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: Jurisprudence
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SB 851 68-0 (1983) Author: Caperton, Kent Relating to subdivision controls of counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported from committee favorably with substitute
HB 642 67-0 (1981) Author: Evans, Charles Relating to the requirement that plats be made and recorded for certain subdivisions of land. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1094 67-0 (1981) Author: Davis, Bob Relating to the platting and replatting and recording of real estate subdivisions. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1313 67-0 (1981) Author: Adkisson, Tommy Relating to requirements imposed on persons who subdivide land in certain counties. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
SB 767 67-0 (1981) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Davis, Bob
Relating to the platting and replatting and recording of real estate subdivisions. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 818 66-0 (1979) Author: Davis, Bob
Sponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the platting and replatting and recording of real estate subdivisions; providing for validation of all prior approved subdivisions and resubdivisions; providing for partial inapplicability; providing a severability clause. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1296 66-0 (1979) Author: Schlueter, Stan Relating to the approval and filing of subdivision plats in incorporated cities and towns and in couties, the requiring of subdividers to make certain provisions for school, park, and playground areas, and the authority of the governing bodies of cities and towns and commissioners courts relating thereto, and declaring an emergency. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 161 66-0 (1979) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Relating to the platting, replatting, and recording of real estate subdivisions. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Motion withdrawn
SB 969 66-0 (1979) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to the approval and filing of subdivision plats in incorporated cities and towns and in counties, the requiring of subdividers to see certain portions for school, park, and playground areas, and the authority of the governing bodies of cities and towns, and commissioners courts relating thereto, declaring an emergency. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Posting rule suspended
HB 1643 65-0 (1977) Author: Lewis, Gibson Relating to the authority of local governments to impose certain conditions on the approval of a subdivision plat. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 2233 65-0 (1977) Author: Clark, Bill Relating to the division of a lot in a recorded subdivision. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 819 65-0 (1977) Author: Braecklein, Bill Prohibiting local governments from making park dedication requirements in subdivision plats. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported from committee favorably
HB 305 64-0 (1975) Author: Korioth, A.J. "Al"
Sponsor: Andujar, Betty
Relating to platting and recording of subdivisions. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
HB 1060 64-0 (1975) Author: Allen, Joe Relating to the approval and filing of subdivision plats in incorporated cities and towns and in counties, the requiring of subdividers to make certain provisions for school, park, and playground areas, and the authority of the governing bodies of cities and towns and commissioners courts to establish certain standards. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 25 63-0 (1973) Author: Allen, Joe Relating to the approval and filing of subdivision plats in incorporated cities and towns and in counties, the requiring of subdividers to make certain provisions for school, park, and playground areas, and the authority of the governing bodies of cities and towns and commissioners courts to establish certain standards; and declaring an emergency. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 167 63-0 (1973) Author: Kaster, James J. Relating to the authority of each county in this state to regulate the platting and subdivisions of land, and the construction of buildings and other structures theron, in the unincorporated territory within each such county; defining and authorizing the establishiment of construction standards; authorizing cities, towns and villages exercise all such powers in the area of extraterritorial jurisdiction thereof; creating the county planning commission in each such county, prescribing the number, method of appointment, term of office, filling vacancies in office, and removal from office of members of such commission; making provision for the operation of such commission; making provisions relating to approval and filing of plats; authorizing the commissioners court of each county by order to establish standards and regulations for subdivision and platting of land, for construction standards, and for disposal of liquid and solid waste within the unincorporated territory of the county, to prescribe and charge filing fees and permit fees, and to provide for on-site inspection; prescribing the powers of the county planning commission; authorizing the commissioner's court to bring suit to enforce covenants; prescribing the method of appeal from decisions of the planning commission; authorizing bonds in connection with construction of roads, streets, and public facilities; providing a penalty for violation of this Act or of county regulations; making provision relating to nonconforming structures, exceptions for farm and agriculturally related structures and facilities, and exceptions for plans and applications approved under certain Federal statutes; providing a saving clause; providing for severability; repealing Chapter 436, Acts 55th Legislature, Regular Session, 1957, as amended (Article 662da, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), and Chapter 151, Acts 52nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1951 (Article 2372k, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Motion to suspend rules lost
HB 197 63-0 (1973) Author: Reynolds, Richard F. Providing authority for cities to extend ordinances governing development of land, building codes, electrical codes, plumbing codes and other ordinances governing the construction, alteration, or remodeling of structures, to extraterritorial jurisdiction; amending Section 4, Article I, Chapter 160, Acts of the Fifty-eighth Legislature, Regular Session, 1963 (Article 970a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1390 63-0 (1973) Author: Coleman, Ronald Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate the use of land, construction or alteration of structures, and development of subdivisions in areas outside the limits of incorporated cities and towns; providing penalties. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
SB 536 63-0 (1973) Author: Clower, Ron Authorizing the commissioners courts of certain counties subsequent to the approval by referendum of a majority of those voting in said referendum, to adopt the hereinafter described County Land Management Act, to establish and enforce subdivision development standards and construction standards in certain unincorporated territory with the exception of certain agriculturally-related structures and facilities; excepting lands and structures included in plans and applications designated or approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development pursuant to federal law; prescribing the powers and duties of commissioners courts; authorizing the requirement of performance bonds; providing penalties; providing for severability. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
SB 862 63-0 (1973) Author: Wolff, Nelson Relating to the authority of commissioners courts to approve subdivision plats for subdivision in areas outside the corporate limits of cities and towns; providing methods of enforcing the provisions of subdivision plats; authorizing the commissioners court to establish building codes and require the acquisition of building permits; providing penalties; repealing Chapter 436, Acts of the 55th Legislature, Regular Session, 1957, as amended (Article 6626a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), and Chapter 151, Acts of the 52nd Legislature, 1951 (Article 2372k, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Sent to subcommittee
HB 814 62-0 (1971) Author: Golman, Joe H. Relating to subdivision development and construction standards in unincorporated areas;providing penalties.
HB 815 62-0 (1971) Author: Golman, Joe H. Relating to the development of land within areas of extraterritorial jurisdiction.
HB 1187 62-0 (1971) Author: Clark, Jim | et. al. Relating to the filing, recording and review of subdivision plats for unincorporated areas in the state.
HB 1501 62-0 (1971) Author: Rodriguez, Lindsey | et. al. Relating to requiring certain subdividers of land to file plats in the county in which the land is located.
HB 1553 62-0 (1971) Author: Allen, Joe Relating to the approval and filing of subdivision plats in incorporated cities and towns and in counties, the requiring of subdividers to make certain provisions for school, park, and playground areas, and the authority of the governing bodies of cities and towns and commissioners courts to establish certain standards.
SB 604 62-0 (1971) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to the filing and recording of subdivision plats and requirements for subdivisions in unincorporated areas in the state.
HB 944 61-0 (1969) Author: Haynes, Jr., Clyde Relating to providing that in all counties having a population of not more than 100,000 inhabitants, according to the last preceding federal census, every owner of any tract of land situated outside the corporate limits of any city in the State of Texas is prohibited from dividing the same in two or more parts for the purpose of laying out any subdivision of any such tract of land, or an addition outside the corporate limits of any town or city, or for laying out streets, alleys or parks, or other portions intended for public use, or the use of purchasers or owners of lots fronting thereon or adjacent thereto, without first causing a plat to be made thereof and filed for record and be recorded in the office of county clerk of the county in which the land lies; authorizing the commissioners court to refuse to approve maps and plats which do not meet the prescribed requirements and to enjoin any violation of the provision of this Act.
SB 126 61-0 (1969) Author: Cole, Criss Relating to the filing and recording of subdivision plats and requirements for subdivisions in unincorporated areas in the state; prescribing powers and duties of county commissioners courts under this Act; prescribing penalties and providing for enforcement of tis Act.
SB 270 61-0 (1969) Author: Harrington, D. Roy | et. al. Relating to providing that in all counties having a population of not more than 100,000 inhabitants, according to the last preceding federal census, every owner of any tract of land situated outside the corporate limits of any city in the State of Texas is prohibited from dividing the same in two or more parts for the purpose of laying out any subdivision of any such tract of land, or an addition outside the corporate limits of any town or city, or for laying out streets, alleys or parks, or other portions intended for public use, or the use of purchasers or owners of lots fronting thereon or adjacent thereto, without first causing a plat to be made thereof and filed for record and be recorded in the office of county clerk of the county in which the land lies, all in compliance with certain Statutes; authorizing the commissioners court to refuse to approve maps and plats which do not meet the prescribed requirements and to enjoin any violation of the provision of this Act.
HB 460 60-0 (1967) Author: Wright, John | et. al. Relating to protection of persons and property in counties and cities from practices in the subdividing of land inimical to health, safety and welfare; authorizing counties and cities to sue to enjoin violation of such orders; providing for a penalty for violation of such orders.
SB 229 60-0 (1967) Author: Kennard, Don Relating to protection of persons and property in counties and cities from practices in the subdividing of land inimical to health, safety and welfare; authorizing the adoption of orders by commissioners courts in exercising authority granted by this Act; providing for a penalty for violation of such orders.
HB 827 59-0 (1965) Author: Johnson, Jake Relating to platting and recording subdivisions or additions in certain cities, towns, and villages.
HB 104 58-0 (1963) Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al. Relating to providing that city governments may institute suits to enforce deed restrictions in subdivisions which have the endorsed approval of the City Planning Commission or the governing body of the city.
SB 461 57-0 (1961) Author: Secrest, Jarrard Relating to amending a certain Act relating to recordation of subdivision plats in certain counties.
HB 289 55-0 (1957) Author: Dugas, Jr., Louis Relating to requiring the filing of subdivisions plats and the recording of same and authorizing the Commissioners Court of any county having a population not more than one hundred thousand (100,000), according to the last preceding Federal Census, to regulate the construction of roads or streets in subdivisions situated outside the boundaries of incorporated towns or cities.
HB 691 54-0 (1955) Author: Parish, Harold Burton Relating to amending certain Acts by allowing cities within five (5) miles of each other to enter into agreements on platting outside their own corporate limits under certain conditions.
HB 781 53-0 (1953) Author: Maverick, Jr., Fontaine Maury Relating to amending certain Statutes relative to the filing and recording of instruments of writing, maps and plats, so as to provide the prerequisites for filing, recording and approving maps and plats subdividing or re-subdividing real estate in counties having a population of one hundred and ninety thousand (190,000) or more according to the last preceding or any future Federal Census.
HB 782 53-0 (1953) Author: Maverick, Jr., Fontaine Maury Relating to amending certain Statutes relative to the authority of Commissioners Courts in counties having a population of not less than one hundred and ninety thousand (190,000) according to the last preceding or any future Federal Census to regulate the construction of roads or streets in subdivisions situated outside of the boundaries of incorporated towns or cities in such counties so as to provide that no map or plat or any such subdivision shall be filed or recorded until approved and authorized by the Commissioners Court; providing that no map or plat of any such subdivision which is situated within five (5) miles of the corporate limits of any incorporated town or city shall be filed or recorded until the same is approved and authorized by both the Commissioners Court and the governing body of such incorporated town or city.
HB 661 52-0 (1951) Author: Johnson, J. Pearce Relating to amending certain statutes relative to the filing and recording of instruments of writing, maps and plats, so as to provide the prerequisites for filing, recording and approving maps and plats subdividing or re-subdividing real estate.
HB 158 51-0 (1949) Author: Craig, William Jenkins "Bill" Relating to the approval of subdivision plats within the corporate limits or within five (5) miles of the corporate limits, of certain cities so as to provide that the benefits and the terms thereof shall extend to all cities.
HB 811 51-0 (1949) Author: Crosthwait, John L. Relating to authorizing Commissioners' Courts of counties, which have voted to do so, to provide for county planning; providing for penalties and the enforcement of the Act; repealing all Acts in conflict herewith.
SB 167 51-0 (1949) Author: Hazlewood, Grady Relating to amending a previous Act, concerning the approval of subdivision plats within the corporate limits, of certain cities so as to provide that the benefits and the terms thereof shall extend to all cities.
HB 627 48-0 (1943) Author: Lyle, Jr., John Emmet | et. al. Relating to amending certain Act, granting authority to cities to control the platting of surrounding territory and to provide in addition to the provisions of said Act that approval of a plat shall constitute an amendment to the Master City Plan, providing that the Master City Plan, providing that the planning commission or governing body may agree with the subdivider upon building restrictions which shall have force of law, making it unlawful and a misdemeanor for anyone to transfer a lot in an unapproved subdivision by reference to a plot or describing such lot by metes and bounds, and providing a penalty therefor; providing for the repeal of laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
HB 253 47-0 (1941) Author: Lyle, Jr., John Emmet Relating to amending the General and Special Laws relative to granting authority to cities to control the platting of surrounding territory and to provide that approval of a plat shall constitute an amendment to the master city plan; making it unlawful and a misdemeanor for anyone to transfer a lot in an unapproved subdivision by reference to a plat or describing such lot by metes and bounds; providing certain penalties.
HB 472 42-0 (1931) Author: Weinert, Ferdinand C. | et. al. Relating to amending certain statutes providing the prerequisites for filing and recording maps and plats subdividing or resubdividing real estate.
HB 473 42-0 (1931) Author: Weinert, Ferdinand C. | et. al. Relating to regulating the filing and recording of maps and plats of subdivisions and resubdivisions of real estate and conveyances of a subdivision or part thereof without duly authorized map thereof on record, and prescribing penalties for the violation thereof.
SB 177 42-0 (1931) Author: Parrish, Pinkney L. "Pink" Relating to amending certain statutes relative to the subdivisions of surveys.
SB 271 42-0 (1931) Author: Neal, Mary Elizabeth "Margie" Relating to providing a method for more definitely and accurately describing and identifying lands assessed for taxation by having maps or plats of such lands prepared.
SB 384 42-0 (1931) Author: Woodul, Sr., Walter Frank Relating to filing of certain maps and plats of real estate.
SB 385 42-0 (1931) Author: Woodul, Sr., Walter Frank Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to provide the prerequisites for filing and recording maps and plats subdividing or re-subdividing real estate.
HB 232 40-0 (1927) Author: Kemble, Sr., George Clark Relating to providing for the approval by municipal authorities before filing and recordation of land.
SB 277 40-0 (1927) Author: Stuart, Robert Alda Relating to providing for the approval by municipal authorities before filing, and for the Filing and Recordation of Plans, plats or replats of land lying in or within five miles of the corporate limits of cities having a population of twenty-five thousand persons or over, according to the Federal Census of 1920 and of any subsequent Federal Census.
HB 226 39-0 (1925) Author: Kittrell, Sr., Norman Goree Relating to regulating the plotting and subdivision of land and the sale of small lots of land in cities and towns and within three miles thereof; requiring the approval of plats by the city or town; providing penalty for the sale of land without such approval; prohibiting the recording by the county clerk of deed and plats without the approval by the city or town, and prescribing penalties therefor; providing that all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. House: Municipal and Private Corporations
SB 95 39-0 (1925) Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred Relating to regulating the platting and subdivision of land and the sales of small lots of land in cities and towns and within three miles thereof; providing a penalty for the ale of land without such approval; prohibiting the recording by the county clerk of deeds and plats without the approval by city or town, and prescribing penalties therefor. Senate: Town and City Corporations
HB 8 36-0 (1919) Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer" Relating to amending certain articles by prohibiting the use of VARA in making public and private land surveys; providing a unit of linear measure for the purpose.
HB 489 35-0 (1917) Author: Holland, Robert H. Relating to providing for the platting of additions to certain cities and towns with approval of city governments; providing a penalty.
HB 510 35-0 (1917) Author: Valentine, I. T. Relating to requiring the Comptroller of Public Accounts and county judges to implement the use of the plat book system for tax assessment purposes.
HB 514 35-0 (1917) Author: Williams, William Thomas "Willie" Relating to amending a certain Statute to require Commissioners Courts to furnish plat books to tax assessors and providing for descriptions of land for all purposes, requiring tax assessors to use such books; fixing a penalty.
SB 409 35-0 (1917) Author: Johnston, Rienzi Melville Relating to providing for platting of streets, alleys, lots and blocks in subdivisions by owners or agents to conform to streets abutting on or to the same in all cities of five thousand population or more; providing a penalty.
SB 93 35-4 (1918) Author: Hudspeth, Claude Benton | et. al. Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Courts to permit the owners of lands not situated in incorporated towns or villages, where same have been subdivided, to cancel or annul such subdivision by written declaration.
HB 416 34-0 (1915) Author: Boner, Charles Wilbur Relating to requiring the platting of lots, blocks and subdivisions offered for sale; providing for recording fee and penalty.
HB 515 34-0 (1915) Author: Holland, Robert H. Relating to providing for platting of streets, alleys, lots and blocks in subdivisions by owners or agents in or to all cities of a certain population; providing a penalty.
HB 554 34-0 (1915) Author: Griggs, Robert Sledge | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for the proper platting and numbering of lands and lots not now platted and numbered in such manner as to cause the proper identification for purposes of taxation.
SB 239 34-0 (1915) Author: Johnson, Willard Arnold Relating to providing for the making of plats of land or lands which shall hereafter be laid off into town lots or blocks for the purpose of sale by any person, firm or corporation; providing for the filing of such plats in the offices of the County Clerk and County Tax Assessor; providing a penalty for failure to comply.
HB 544 33-0 (1913) Author: Roach, James H. Relating to ascertaining and re-establishing the boundary lines to all original grants and conveyances of land from the state as shown by the original field notes of said surveys.
HB 687 33-0 (1913) Author: Kirby, John Henry Relating to requiring any person or corporation undertaking to lay out or plat any addition of land within the limits of an incorporated city of more than five-thousand inhabitants before filing said plan or plat to submit a true copy thereof to the mayor and governing body of said city for their approval before said addition shall be offered for sale, providing penalties.
SB 223 33-0 (1913) Author: Bailey, Louis Hart Relating to requiring Commissioners Court approval before a addition within 7 miles of a city or town of a certain number of inhabitants shall be offered for sale; providing a penalty.


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