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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 86(R)

House Bill 2497

House Author:  Cyrier et al.

Effective:  9-1-19

Senate Sponsor:  Hughes


            House Bill 2497 amends the Local Government Code to specify the persons who may appeal to a municipal board of adjustment a decision made by an administrative official based on whether the decision relates to a specific application, address, or project and to specify certain deadlines with regard to the appeal process. The bill conditions a board of adjustment's adoption of rules on the approval of the municipality's governing body.