LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
April 9, 2013

TO:
Honorable Juan Hinojosa, Chair, Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
 
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
SB837 by Ellis (Relating to the authority of a municipality to require owners of real property to keep the property free of certain conditions.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to authorize the governing body of a municipality to require the owner of real property to keep the property free from a condition that constitutes a public nuisance. If an owner does not comply with a municipal ordinance or requirement within seven days of notice of a violation, a municipality may make the improvements required and charge the expenses to the owner of the property.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.


Source Agencies:
LBB Staff:
UP, KKR, TP