Bill

HB 3815

86(R) - 2019
House Business & Industry
Senate Business & Commerce
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House Business & Industry
Senate Business & Commerce

Vote Recommendation

No
  • Negative
  • Neutral
  • Negative
  • Negative
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Geanie Morrison

Sponsor(s)

Joan Huffman

Bill Caption

Relating to a seller's disclosure notice for residential property regarding floodplains, flood pools, floodways, or reservoirs.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 3815 would require a separate notification of disclosure to be added to real estate transactions by the seller in order to notify the purchaser if the property was located in a flood plain.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action recommends opposing HB 3815 as a violation of limited government and personal responsibility. Disclosure of flood plains is already listed as a disclosure to buyers by law. This bill would not only result in a duplicative process, but it would also unnecessarily expand state government.