Bill > HB2559

This bill modifies the procedures for municipalities imposing development moratoriums in Texas by establishing more structured and transparent requirements for public hearings and moratorium implementation. The bill requires municipalities to publish hearing notices at least 30 days in advance and send certified mail notifications to interested parties, mandates two public hearings with at least 30 days between them, and requires that any moratorium ordinance receive an affirmative vote from at least three-fourths of the governing body's members. The bill also limits moratorium duration to an aggregate of 180 days and prohibits municipalities from adopting a subsequent moratorium addressing the same issue or affecting the same property type within two years of a previous moratorium's expiration. Additionally, the bill clarifies that municipalities must provide written findings explaining the need for a moratorium extension, including identifying the problem, describing progress made, specifying the renewal period, and demonstrating that the problem can be resolved within the extended timeframe. The changes aim to provide greater accountability and procedural fairness in how local governments can temporarily halt property development.

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