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TX SB1918
TX SB1918Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities; granting authority to issue bonds.
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Introduced
03/07/2019
03/07/2019
In Committee
05/01/2019
05/01/2019
Crossed Over
04/26/2019
04/26/2019
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities; granting authority to issue bonds.
AI Summary
This bill allows certain municipalities with a population of two million or more to create an urban land bank to acquire, manage, and dispose of vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties. The land bank would have various powers, including the ability to issue bonds, acquire foreclosed properties, and convey properties for affordable housing, flood control, and other public purposes. The bill also provides tax incentives to help fund the land bank's operations. Overall, the bill aims to help these large municipalities address blight, promote affordable housing, and improve community development through the creation of an urban land bank.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Urban Affairs (on 05/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=SB1918 | 03/08/2019 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/SB01918E.htm | 04/27/2019 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/SB01918E.pdf | 04/27/2019 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/SB01918S.htm | 04/16/2019 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/SB01918S.pdf | 04/16/2019 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/SB01918I.htm | 03/08/2019 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/SB01918I.pdf | 03/08/2019 |
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