Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 3578 — Relating to the authority of a county that borders the United Mexican States to regulate residential land use; creating a criminal offense.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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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 the authority of a county that borders the United Mexican States to regulate residential land use; creating a criminal offense.

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This bill amends the Texas statutes.

  • SUBCHAPTER N. ZONING ON BORDER WITH UNITED MEXICAN STATES Sec. 231.301. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PURPOSE. (a) The legislature finds that the counties that border the United Mexican States face unique challenges because of their geographic location and population dynamics. (b) The powers granted under this subchapter are for the purpose of promoting orderly development, protecting public health and safety, and enhancing quality of life. Sec. 231.302. APPLICABILITY. This subchapter applies only to a county that borders the United Mexican States. Sec. 231.303. AREAS SUBJECT TO REGULATION. An order adopted under this subchapter applies only to an area that: (1) is in the unincorporated area of a county; and (2) has more than two dwelling units per acre. Sec. 231.304. ZONING REGULATIONS GENERALLY. The commissioners court of a county by order may adopt zoning regulations that regulate: (1) the size or height of a building; (2) the percentage of a lot that may be occupied or developed; (3) the number of dwelling units per acre; (4) the size of a setback or open space; and (5) the location, design, construction, extension, size, and installation of utilities, roads, and other essential services. Sec. 231.305. DISTRICTS. (a) The commissioners court of a county by order may divide the county into districts of a number, shape, and size the court considers best for carrying out this subchapter. (b) The commissioners court of a county may adopt zoning regulations that vary from district to district. Sec. 231.306. PROCEDURE GOVERNING ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS. (a) The commissioners court of a county may not adopt an order under this subchapter until after a public hearing is held where the public is given the opportunity to be heard on the question of adopting the order. Before the 15th day before the date of the hearing, the commissioners court must publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. (b) The commissioners court of a county may adopt or amend a regulation or boundary under this subchapter only by an order passed by a majority vote of the full membership of the court. (c) If a proposed change to a regulation or boundary is protested in accordance with this subsection, the proposed change must receive, in order to take effect, the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of all members of the commissioners court proposing the change. The protest must be written and signed by the owners of at least 20 percent of the area covered by the proposed change. Sec. 231.307. ENFORCEMENT; PENALTY. (a) The commissioners court of a county by order may provide for the enforcement of this subchapter or an order or regulation adopted under this subchapter. (b) A person commits an offense if the person violates this subchapter or an order or regulation adopted under this subchapter. An offense under this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000. Each day that a violation occurs constitutes a separate offense. Trial shall be in the justice court.

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Action History

  1. Left pending in committee

  2. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  3. Considered in public hearing

  4. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  5. Referred to Land & Resource Management

  6. Read first time

  7. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3578 do?
Relating to the authority of a county that borders the United Mexican States to regulate residential land use; creating a criminal offense.
Who sponsors HB 3578?
HB 3578 is sponsored by Don McLaughlin and Janis Holt.
What is the current status of HB 3578?
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 3578?
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