Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 3561 — Relating to emergency services requirements for certain plots or tracts of land in the unincorporated area of certain counties.

Last action — Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker: Mar 25 2025 3:26PM

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

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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Summary

Relating to emergency services requirements for certain plots or tracts of land in the unincorporated area of certain counties.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 232.0035.

  • Section 232.0035

    Sec. 232.0035. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR CERTAIN AREAS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES. (a) This section applies only to a plot or tract of land with at least four residential dwelling units per acre or at least 50 dwelling units that is wholly located in the unincorporated area of a county with a population of 400,000 or less. (b) Notwithstanding Section 232.007, this section applies to a plot or tract of land subject to this section located in a manufactured home community. (c) In addition to any other requirement under law, the commissioners court of a county may by order require that a plot or tract of land subject to this section: (1) contain a number of fire hydrants sufficient to protect the dwellings in the plot or tract from fire; (2) have at least two means of both ingress and egress to provide for sufficient routes of travel for use by emergency vehicles and for use during evacuations resulting from fire or other natural disasters; and (3) be located not more than 10 miles from an emergency services district.

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Action History

  1. Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3561 do?
Relating to emergency services requirements for certain plots or tracts of land in the unincorporated area of certain counties.
Who sponsors HB 3561?
HB 3561 is sponsored by Jeff Barry.
What is the current status of HB 3561?
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.
Where can I track HB 3561?
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