Bill

HB 2496

86(R) - 2019
House Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development
House Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral

Author(s)

John Cyrier
Sheryl Cole

Sponsor(s)

Dawn Buckingham

Bill Caption

Relating to the designation of a property as a historic landmark by a municipality.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 2496 would prohibit a municipality from designating an area as a historic landmark without the property owner's consent or a 3/4ths vote of the governing body of the municipality and the zoning, planning, or historical commission of the city. A municipality would be required to allow a property owner to withdraw consent at any time during the designation process. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill would give property owners a say in whether or not their property receives a historic landmark designation. Texas Action recommends supporting HB 2496 because it promotes our principles of limited government and property rights. 

Organizations Supporting

Institute for Justice
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Texas Apartment Association
Texas Association of Builders

Organizations Opposed

City of Austin
City of Corpus Christi
City of Dallas
Texas Municipal League