Bill > HB1006

This bill creates a new chapter in the Texas Property Code that provides a specific process for amending restrictive covenants in certain multi-zoned subdivisions. The bill applies to subdivisions platted before 1965 with over 900 lots, located in two or more municipalities, and situated in a municipality with at least 30,000 residents and spanning at least three counties. To amend restrictions, the proposal requires approval from at least 67% of lot owners in the designated area, with only one vote per lot. The amendment process involves mailing ballots to lot owners using appraisal district addresses, clearly stating the proposed changes and the area affected. Once approved, the amendment must be recorded in the county's real property records, and the bill prevents lot owners from challenging the amendment's enforceability on grounds of incomplete coverage. Importantly, this new law applies to restrictive covenants enacted before, on, or after the bill's effective date, which will be either immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote in the legislature or September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met. The legislation aims to provide a more flexible mechanism for updating subdivision restrictions in complex, multi-jurisdictional developments.

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