Bill > SB1882

This bill modifies Texas local government code provisions regarding municipal property development moratoriums, establishing more structured and transparent procedures for implementing such moratoriums. The bill requires municipalities to provide more comprehensive public notice by publishing hearing details in a local newspaper and directly mailing notices to interested parties who have previously requested information. It mandates that municipalities hold two public hearings on a proposed moratorium, with the second hearing occurring at least 30 days after the first, and requires the municipal governing body to make a final determination within 12 days after the second hearing. The bill also stipulates that adopting a moratorium requires an affirmative vote from at least two-thirds of the governing body's members, with ordinance readings separated by no less than 28 days. Additionally, the legislation limits moratorium duration to an aggregate of 180 days and prevents municipalities from adopting a subsequent moratorium addressing the same issue or affecting the same property type before two years have passed since the previous moratorium's expiration. The changes aim to provide clearer guidelines and more democratic processes for municipalities when considering temporary halts on property development, with the bill set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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