HB 1723
AN ACT relating to the eligibility of certain persons for relocation
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
This Texas bill repeals a section of the Property Code related to relocation assistance eligibility for certain persons. The legislation removes a specific provision governing state or political subdivision-sponsored relocations and applies only to moves or discontinuations occurring on or after September 1, 2025. The bill essentially changes the rules around who can receive relocation assistance, potentially impacting property owners, tenants, and local government entities involved in property-related relocations.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the eligibility of certain persons for relocation assistance from the state or a political subdivision. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 21.046(e), Property Code, is repealed. SECTION 2. The repeal by this Act of Section 21.046(e), Property Code, applies only to a move or discontinuation that occurs as a result of an action taken by this state or a political subdivision of this state on or after the effective date of this Act. A move or discontinuation that occurs as a result of an action taken before the effective date of this Act is governed by the law as it existed immediately before that date, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the eligibility of certain persons for relocation
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