The bill amends the Local Government Code to update the municipal building codes for residential and commercial construction. Specifically, it adopts the International Residential Code and the International Building Code as they existed on May 1, 2021, replacing the previous reference to May 1, 2012. Additionally, municipalities are permitted to review and consider amendments made by the International Code Council to these codes after the specified date.

The changes will apply to any construction, remodeling, alteration, enlargement, or repair that begins under an agreement made on or after January 1, 2026. For projects initiated before this date, the existing laws at the time of the agreement or activity will continue to govern. Municipalities are required to establish rules and take necessary actions to implement these amendments by December 1, 2025, with the act taking effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 214.212, Local Government Code 214.216 (Local Government Code 214)