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House Bill 266 |
House Author: Smith, Wayne |
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Effective: 9-1-05 |
Senate Sponsor: Lindsay |
House Bill 266 amends the Local Government Code to require a county with a population of 3.3 million or more, not later than 45 days after submission of an application for a construction or improvement permit for certain buildings or structures in the county, to grant or deny the permit, provide written notice to the applicant explaining why a decision has not been made, or reach a written agreement with the applicant providing for a deadline for a decision. In a case in which notice is given, the bill requires the county to grant or deny the permit not later than 30 days after the notice is received. The bill also sets out monetary consequences to the county for not meeting a required deadline.