Bill

SB 2318

86(R) - 2019
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
House County Affairs
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
House County Affairs

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Positive
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Donna Campbell

Bill Caption

Relating to the authority of a county to require a person to obtain a building permit from the county for certain portable structures.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

SB 2318 would prohibit a county from requiring a building permit to construct, improve, or occupy a structure used for the retail sale of seasonal goods if the structure is portable and smaller than 500 square feet.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action recommends supporting SB 2318 on the basis of limited government and free markets. While simple in scope, this bill would help alleviate the burden on small businesses that engage in the retail sale of seasonal goods to obtain a building permit; a process that can be expensive, time-consuming, and unnecessary.