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Polk County staff warns state bills could limit local subdivision rules, urges monitoring
Summary
Polk County staff told commissioners on May 13 that multiple bills at the Texas Legislature could reduce county and municipal subdivision authority or let developers use private reviewers to bypass local approvals.
Polk County staff presented an update on state legislation on May 13 and said several bills under consideration at the Texas Legislature could reduce counties' authority over subdivision standards and development review.
A staff presenter (county staff member) listed measures the county opposes, including SB 3016 (described as preemption of local regulation), HB 3892 (limits on county subdivision regulation), SB 2522 (restrictions on extraterritorial jurisdiction planning) and HB/SB companion…
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