Bill: HB 2595, 84(R) - 2015

Committee

House Urban Affairs

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Yes Neutral Positive Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

James Keffer

Bill Caption

Relating to the use of municipal initiative and referendum to restrict property rights.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to State or local government.

Bill Analysis

HB 2595 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 for economic gain. A person whose rights are affected by this violation may sue for injunctive relief to enforce this section.

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill affirms the principle of property rights by preventing local governments and individuals from infringing upon private property rights through a democratic process. For this reason, we support HB 2595.

Source URL (retrieved on 03/28/2024 07:03 AM): http://reports.texasaction.com/bill/84r/hb2595?print_view=true