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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the use of certain materials in residential |
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construction. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Chapter 430, Property Code, is amended by adding |
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Section 430.0015 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 430.0015. USE OF CERTAIN MATERIALS PROHIBITED. In |
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adopting building and performance standards under Section 430.001, |
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the commission shall prohibit the use of nongraded rebar in all |
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residential construction in this state. |
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SECTION 2. On or before November 1, 2007, the Texas |
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Residential Construction Commission shall adopt rules under |
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Section 430.0015, Property Code, as added by this Act, that apply to |
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residential construction commenced on or after January 1, 2008. |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2007. |