Honorable René Oliveira, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1572 by Workman (Relating to a property owner's right to remove a tree or vegetation that the owner believes poses a fire risk.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Local Government Code to prohibit a municipality, county or other political subdivision from enacting or enforcing an ordinance that restricts the ability of a property owner to remove a tree or vegetation on the owner's property if the owner believes the vegetation poses a risk of fire. The bill provides exceptions.
The bill would take effect immediately if the bill receives a two-thirds vote in each house; otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.