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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 86(R)

House Bill 852

House Author:  Holland et al.

Effective:  5-21-19

Senate Sponsor:  Fallon


            House Bill 852 amends the Local Government Code to prohibit a municipality from considering the value of a residential dwelling or the cost of constructing or improving the dwelling in determining the amount of a related building permit or inspection fee. The bill prohibits a municipality from requiring the disclosure of information related to that value or cost as a condition of obtaining a building permit except as required by FEMA for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.