Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Died

HB 1006 — Relating to the amendment of restrictive covenants applicable to certain subdivisions.

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In plain language

The bill addresses amending restrictive covenants in certain subdivisions.

This bill relates to the process for amending restrictive covenants in specific subdivisions. Specific provisions are not detailed because the bill text is not available.

Summary

Relating to the amendment of restrictive covenants applicable to certain subdivisions.

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This bill amends the Texas statutes.

  • CHAPTER 213. AMENDMENT OF RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN MULTI-ZONED SUBDIVISIONS Sec. 213.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Lot" means any designated parcel of land located in a subdivision. (2) "Multi-zoned subdivision" means a subdivision: (A) that: (i) was platted before 1965; (ii) has more than 900 lots; and (iii) is located in two or more separately incorporated municipalities; and (B) at least one portion of the plat of which is zoned for a use other than a use permitted by the applicable restrictions. (3) "Real property records" and "restrictions" have the meanings assigned by Section 201.003. Sec. 213.002. APPLICABILITY. This chapter applies only to a multi-zoned subdivision located in whole or in part in a municipality: (1) with a population of 30,000 or more; and (2) located in at least three counties. Sec. 213.003. AMENDMENTOFRESTRICTIONS. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, restrictions applicable to property in a multi-zoned subdivision may be amended as provided by this chapter. (b) An amendment under this chapter may apply to all or part of the subdivision. Restrictions may be amended under this chapter to affect different portions of the subdivision differently. (c) An amendment approved under this chapter is effective and applies to each separately owned lot in the area designated as subject to the amendment. Sec. 213.004. VOTE REQUIRED. (a) An amendment of restrictions under this chapter must be approved by the owners of at least 67 percent of the lots in the area of the subdivision designated in the relevant ballot as subject to the proposed amendment. (b) Only one vote may be cast for each lot. The vote of multiple owners of a property may be reflected by the signature or vote of one of the owners. Sec. 213.005. BALLOT REQUIREMENTS. (a) A ballot for a vote under this chapter must: (1) be in writing; (2) state the substance of the proposed amendment of the restrictions; (3) designate the area of the subdivision to which the proposed amendment applies; and (4) specify the date by which the ballot must be returned to be counted. (b) A ballot for a vote under this chapter must be mailed to each owner of a lot in the area of the subdivision to which the proposed amendment applies at the address shown in the online records of the appraisal district in which the lot is located. (c) Before a vote is held under this section, a copy of the ballot must be recorded in the real property records of each county in which the subdivision is located. Sec. 213.006. CERTIFICATION OF VOTE; RECORDING REQUIRED. (a) If an amendment of the restrictions of a subdivision is approved under this chapter, a document certifying the approval must be recorded in the real property records of each county in which the subdivision is located. (b) A document filed under this section is prima facie evidence that the required vote was attained and the required procedures for the vote were followed. Sec. 213.007. CLAIM OF LACK OF MUTUALITY PROHIBITED. If an amendment of a subdivision's restrictions is approved under this chapter, an owner of property within the subdivision to which the amended restrictions apply may not claim in any judicial proceeding that the amendment is not enforceable on the grounds that the amendment is not applicable to all of the property in the subdivision.

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Action History

  1. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  2. Record vote

  3. Motion to reconsider fails

  4. 1 hr. notice-for reconsideration

  5. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  6. Record vote

  7. Failed to pass to engrossment

  8. Read 2nd time

  9. Placed on General State Calendar

  10. Considered in Calendars

  11. Committee report sent to Calendars

  12. Transferred to Calendars Committee

  13. Considered in Local & Consent Calendars

  14. Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar

  15. Committee report distributed

  16. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  17. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

  18. Recommended to be sent to Local & Consent

  19. Considered in public hearing

  20. Left pending in committee

  21. Considered in public hearing

  22. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  23. Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

  24. Read first time

  25. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1006 do?
Relating to the amendment of restrictive covenants applicable to certain subdivisions.
Who sponsors HB 1006?
HB 1006 is sponsored by Alan Schoolcraft.
What is the current status of HB 1006?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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