Bill > HB3680

This bill amends various sections of the Local Government Code to create a new subchapter (Subchapter G) establishing subdivision platting requirements for counties bordering Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico. Specifically, the bill applies to land subdivided into two or more lots where at least one lot is less than five acres in size, with some exceptions such as land gifted between relatives or already exempted by county regulations. The new subchapter requires subdividers to prepare detailed plats that include information about water and sewer facilities, drainage, lot dimensions, and utility connections, and mandates county commissioners court approval of these plats. The bill introduces strict requirements for advertising and selling subdivided land, including providing disclosure notices in Spanish, and establishes significant civil and criminal penalties for subdividers who fail to comply with the new regulations. The new rules aim to prevent the creation of poorly serviced subdivisions, particularly in areas near the international border and Gulf Coast, by ensuring that lots have adequate infrastructure, water, and sewer services before they can be sold or developed. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, and applies to specific counties with geographical restrictions.

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