Bill: HB 3919, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Urban Affairs
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| No |
Negative |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Negative |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Shawn Thierry
Bill Caption
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, certain municipalities are authorized to create homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones to provide affordable housing and prevent involuntary homestead loss for low- and moderate-income homeowners. HB 3919 would expand this authorization to include the City of Houston.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill infringes on the principles of limited government and the free market by expanding the application of the homestead preservation districts which facilitate the preferential treatment of select groups of individuals and create market distortions. For these reasons, we oppose HB 3919.
