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This bill modifies the existing Texas Local Government Code regarding subdivision platting requirements for land located outside municipal limits. Specifically, the bill expands the circumstances under which a landowner must create a subdivision plat. Currently, landowners must prepare a plat when dividing a tract of land into multiple parts for purposes like creating lots or streets intended for public use. The bill adds a new provision that also requires a plat when land is divided with parts intended for private use by a lot purchaser or owner. This change broadens the situations that trigger the platting requirement, potentially providing more comprehensive documentation and regulation of land divisions in county areas. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving local governments and landowners time to prepare for the new requirement.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB253