Bill > SB1708

This bill modifies Texas county platting requirements by clarifying two key aspects of land subdivision rules. First, it establishes that the state's model subdivision rules do not override existing exceptions to platting requirements, ensuring local flexibility in land division regulations. Second, the bill expands an existing provision that allows land subdivision without platting when the land is being transferred as a gift between closely related family members (defined as within the third degree of affinity or consanguinity). Specifically, while such initial gift transfers are exempt from platting requirements, any subsequent conveyance of those lots to someone who is not a related family member will now be subject to the county's subdivision regulations. This means that even if land is initially transferred without going through formal platting processes, future sales of that land will need to comply with standard county subdivision rules. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature, or otherwise will become effective on September 1, 2025.

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