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Bill would require code officers to provide tenants copies of housing‑code violation notices and hearing dates

2718458 · March 20, 2025
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Representative Cruz introduced a bill requiring housing code enforcement officers to provide tenants a copy of any housing‑code notices and associated hearing dates; sponsors said the change closes an enforcement gap and improves tenant access to information.

House Bill 5267, introduced by Representative Cruz and heard March 20 before the House Committee on Municipal Government and Housing, would require housing code enforcement officers to provide tenants with copies of housing code violation notices and any scheduled hearing dates.

Sponsor Rep. Cruz said the amendment responds to recurring…

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