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TX HB1686
TX HB1686Relating to the regulation of food production on single-family residential lots by a municipality or property owners' association.
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Introduced
02/08/2021
02/08/2021
In Committee
05/14/2021
05/14/2021
Crossed Over
05/13/2021
05/13/2021
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the regulation of food production on single-family residential lots by a municipality or property owners' association.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Local Government Code and the Property Code to prohibit municipalities and property owners' associations from banning the growing of fruits and vegetables or the raising of a limited number of domestic fowls and rabbits on single-family residential lots. Municipalities may impose reasonable regulations on these activities to address concerns like appearance, utility easements, odor, noise, safety, and sanitary conditions, but cannot effectively prohibit them. The bill also allows cottage food production operations on single-family residential lots, subject to some restrictions by property owners' associations. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Philip Cortez (D)*,
Ryan Guillen (R)*,
Eddie Rodriguez (D)*,
Terry Wilson (R)*,
Briscoe Cain (R),
Todd Hunter (R),
Ann Johnson (D),
Will Metcalf (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Last Action
Referred to Local Government (on 05/14/2021)
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