Bill > HB3630

This bill prevents local governments (political subdivisions) from requiring fire sprinkler systems in specific types of agricultural facilities. The bill defines key terms such as "agricultural pole barn" (a farm building with at least 70% of perimeter walls permanently open) and "nonresidential farm building" (structures used primarily for agricultural purposes like barns, greenhouses, workshops, poultry houses, and storage facilities). Specifically, local governments are prohibited from mandating fire sprinkler installations in agricultural pole barns, nonresidential farm buildings, cotton gins, livestock markets, and commercial feed mills. The legislation aims to reduce regulatory burdens on agricultural businesses by limiting local governments' ability to impose fire prevention standards on these types of agricultural facilities. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving local governments and agricultural businesses time to understand and prepare for the new restrictions.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB3630