By: Pickett	H.B. No. 3502

	A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
	AN ACT
	relating to certain information on a seller's disclosure notice.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
	SECTION 1.  Subsection (b), Section 5.008, Property Code, is
	amended to read as follows:
	(b)  The notice must be executed and must, at a minimum, read
	substantially similar to the following:
	SELLER'S DISCLOSURE NOTICE
	CONCERNING THE PROPERTY AT___________________________________
	(Street Address and City)
	THIS NOTICE IS A DISCLOSURE OF SELLER'S KNOWLEDGE OF
	THE CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY AS OF THE DATE SIGNED BY
	SELLER AND IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ANY INSPECTIONS OR
	WARRANTIES THE PURCHASER MAY WISH TO OBTAIN.  IT IS
	NOT A WARRANTY OF ANY KIND BY SELLER OR SELLER'S
	AGENTS.
	Seller __ is __ is not occupying the Property.
	If unoccupied, how long since Seller has occupied the Property?
	________________________________________________________________
	1.  The Property has the items checked below:
	Write Yes (Y), No (N), or Unknown (U).
	__ Range __ Oven __ Microwave
	__ Dishwasher __ Trash Compactor __ Disposal
	__ Washer/Dryer __ Window __ Rain Gutters
	Hookups    Screens
	__ Security __ Fire Detection __ Intercom
	System    Equipment    System
	__ Smoke Detector
	__ Smoke Detector -
	Hearing Impaired
	__ Carbon Monoxide
	Alarm
	__ Emergency Escape
	Ladder(s)
	__ TV Antenna __ Cable TV __ Satellite
	Wiring    Dish
	__ Ceiling Fan(s) __ Attic Fan(s) __ Exhaust
	Fan(s)
	__ Central A/C __ Central Heating __ Wall/Window Air
	Conditioning
	__ Plumbing System __ Septic System __ Public Sewer
	System
	__ Patio/Decking __ Outdoor Grill __ Fences
	__ Pool __ Sauna __ Spa
	__ Hot Tub
	__ Pool Equipment __ Pool Heater __ Automatic Lawn
	Sprinkler
	System
	__ Fireplace(s) & __ Fireplace(s) &
	Chimney    Chimney
	(Woodburning)    (Mock)
	__ Gas Lines __ Gas Fixtures
	(Nat./LP)
	Garage: __ Attached __ Not Attached __ Carport
	Garage Door Opener(s): __ Electronic __ Control(s)
	Water Heater: __ Gas __ Electric
	Water Supply: __ City __ Well __ MUD __ Co-op
	Roof Type: ________________________________Age: _____(approx)
	Are you (Seller) aware of any of the above items that are not in
	working condition, that have known defects, or that are in need of
	repair?  __ Yes  __ No  __ Unknown.
	If yes, then describe.  (Attach additional sheets if necessary):
	________________________________________________________________
	________________________________________________________________
	2.  Does the property have working smoke detectors installed in
	accordance with the smoke detector requirements of Chapter 766,
	Health and Safety Code?  __Yes  __No  __Unknown.
	If the answer to the question above is no or unknown,
	explain.  (Attach additional sheets if necessary):
	_________________________
	________________________________________________________________
	________________________________________________________________
	3.  Are you (Seller) aware of any known defects/malfunctions in any
	of the following?
	Write Yes (Y) if you are aware, write No (N) if you are not aware.
	__ Interior Walls __ Ceilings __ Floors
	__ Exterior Walls __ Doors __ Windows
	__ Roof __ Foundation/ __ Basement
	Slab(s)
	__ Walls/Fences __ Driveways __ Sidewalks
	__ Plumbing/Sewers/ __ Electrical __ Lighting
	Septics    Systems    Fixtures
	__ Other Structural Components (Describe):____________________
	________________________________________________________________
	________________________________________________________________
	If the answer to any of the above is yes, explain.  (Attach
	additional sheets if necessary):_____________________________
	________________________________________________________________
	________________________________________________________________
	4.  Are you (Seller) aware of any of the following conditions?
	Write Yes (Y) if you are aware, write No (N) if you are not aware.
	__ Active Termites __ Previous Structural
	(includes    or Roof Repair
	wood-destroying insects)
	__ Termite or Wood Rot Damage __ Hazardous or Toxic Waste
	Needing Repair
	__ Previous Termite Damage __ Asbestos Components
	__ Previous Termite __ Urea formaldehyde
	Treatment    Insulation
	__ Previous Flooding __ Radon Gas
	__ Improper Drainage __ Lead Based Paint
	__ Water Penetration __ Aluminum Wiring
	__ Located in 100-Year __ Previous Fires
	Floodplain
	__ Present Flood Insurance __ Unplatted Easements
	Coverage
	__ Landfill, Settling, Soil __ Subsurface
	Movement, Fault Lines    Structure or Pits
	If the answer to any of the above is yes, explain.  (Attach
	additional sheets if necessary):_____________________________
	________________________________________________________________
	________________________________________________________________
	5.  Are you (Seller) aware of any item, equipment, or system in or
	on the property that is in need of repair?  __ Yes (if you are
	aware)  __ No (if you are not aware).  If yes, explain (attach
	additional sheets as necessary). ________________________________
	6.  Are you (Seller) aware of any of the following?
	Write Yes (Y) if you are aware, write No (N) if you are not aware.
	__ Room additions, structural modifications, or other alterations or repairs made without necessary permits or not in compliance with building codes in effect at that time.
	__ Homeowners' Association or maintenance fees or assessments.
	__ Any "common area" (facilities such as pools, tennis courts, walkways, or other areas) co-owned in undivided interest with others.
	__ Any notices of violations of deed restrictions or governmental ordinances affecting the condition or use of the Property.
	__ Any lawsuits directly or indirectly affecting the Property.
	__ Any condition on the Property which materially affects the physical health or safety of an individual.
	If the answer to any of the above is yes, explain.  (Attach
	additional sheets if necessary):_____________________________
	________________________________________________________________
	________________________________________________________________
	_______________________________________________________
	Date                     Signature of Seller
	The undersigned purchaser hereby acknowledges receipt of the
	foregoing notice [and acknowledges the property complies with the
	smoke detector requirements of Chapter 766, Health and Safety Code,
	or, if the property does not comply with the smoke detector
	requirements of Chapter 766, the buyer waives the buyer's rights to
	have smoke detectors installed in compliance with Chapter 766].
	_______________________________________________________
	Date                     Signature of Purchaser
	SECTION 17.  This Act takes effect January 1, 2010.