Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2595 by Keffer (Relating to the use of municipal initiative and referendum to restrict property rights.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Local Government Code to prohibit a municipality from holding an election proposed by a petition or approving a petition requesting the repeal or enactment of an ordinance if the repeal or enactment would restrict the right of a person to use or access the person's private property that would limit the use of real property for economic gain. A person whose rights are affected by this violation may sue for injunctive relief to enforce this section.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.