Bill > HB4753

This bill amends the Local Government Code to require municipalities to issue a document verifying a certificate of occupancy (CO) for buildings when requested by the owner, provided the municipality has a record of originally issuing the certificate. Specifically, if a building owner asks for such a document and the municipality has the original CO on record, the municipality must provide a verification document. The bill also prohibits municipalities from creating ordinances that would require owners to obtain or display the original CO after receiving this verification document. Furthermore, the bill mandates that municipalities must allow owners to use the verification document in place of the original certificate of occupancy. A certificate of occupancy is an official document issued by a local government that certifies a building meets all applicable building codes and is suitable for occupancy. The bill aims to simplify the process for property owners by providing an alternative, easier-to-obtain document that serves the same purpose as the original certificate. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas Legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if it does not receive the necessary immediate vote.

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