SRC-JEC S.B. 1532 77(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 1532 By: Madla Intergovernmental Relations 3/23/2001 As Filed DIGEST AND PURPOSE Currently, subdivision plats are required in order for property to be divided for development. The plats are reviewed and inspected by the county. A county has no way to recover the costs involved in the review and inspection process. As proposed, S.B. 1532 authorizes a county to recover the cost of services when reviewing subdivision plats and inspecting construction improvements. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Chapter 232.002, Local Government Code, to authorize the commissioners court to require an application fee or deposit for its review and inspections of a platting application. Provides that this fee or deposit is subject to refund under Section 232.0025 (i)(1) of this chapter. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2001.