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This bill modifies subdivision platting requirements for certain counties, particularly those bordering Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico. The bill introduces a new subchapter to local government code that establishes detailed regulations for subdividing land, including requirements for plats (maps of subdivided land), utility services, and infrastructure. Key provisions include mandating that subdividers prepare comprehensive plats with specific details like water and sewer facilities, drainage plans, and utility connections, and requiring county commissioners courts to review and approve these plats. The bill also sets standards for advertising subdivided land, requires disclosure documents in Spanish, and establishes penalties for violations. Notably, the bill provides some exceptions for smaller subdivisions and allows counties some flexibility in granting variances to platting requirements under certain circumstances. The regulations aim to ensure that subdivided land meets minimum state standards for water, sewer, roads, and other essential services, particularly in counties near the Texas-Mexico border and Gulf Coast region. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025, giving counties and subdividers time to prepare for the new requirements.

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