Honorable Trey Martinez Fischer, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3556 by Farrar (Relating to notice to a prospective residential tenant regarding a dwelling that is located in a floodplain or that has been damaged by flooding.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Property Code to require notice from a landlord to a prospective tenant regarding a dwelling that is located in a floodplain or that has been damaged by flooding. The bill would allow a tenant not provided this notice to terminate the lease and recover certain damages.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.