Bill

HB 1153

87(R) - 2021
House Business & Industry
Senate Natural Resources and Economic Development
House Business & Industry
Senate Natural Resources and Economic Development

Companion Bill

SB 1264

Contact the Author

Hubert Vo

Phone:

512-463-0568

Capitol Office:

4N.8

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Hubert Vo

Sponsor(s)

Brian Birdwell

Bill Caption

Relating to the applicability of the Texas Fair Housing Act to certain sales and rentals.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 1153 would update the Texas Fair Housing act to be in compliance with provisions of the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) with respect to certain exemptions to anti-discrimination regulations for qualified owners of various rental properties. The bill specifically applies to the "single family home" exemption and the "Mrs. Murphy" exemption from liability under the FHA. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 1153 which would bring the Texas FHA into compliance with the federal FHA.

Contact the Author

Hubert Vo

Phone:

512-463-0568

Capitol Office:

4N.8

Email: