Bill > SB1883

This bill modifies Texas local government code provisions related to land use assumptions, capital improvement plans, and impact fees by introducing several key changes. The bill requires political subdivisions to make land use assumptions and capital improvement plans publicly available at least 60 days before holding a public hearing, extends the timeframe for reviewing plan updates from 60 to 120 days, and mandates that approving an impact fee now requires an affirmative vote from two-thirds of the governing body's members. The bill also introduces a three-year limitation on impact fee increases and requires an independent financial audit before a political subdivision can increase or adopt a new impact fee, which must detail specific financial information about impact fee collection, spending, and allocation. Additionally, the bill increases the required representation from the real estate, development, and building industries on advisory committees from 40% to 50%, and grants the attorney general the ability to bring actions on behalf of property owners to contest impact fees. These changes aim to increase transparency, public input, and financial accountability in the process of implementing impact fees for local infrastructure development.

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