The bill amends the Local Government Code and the Water Code to clarify the conditions under which counties can regulate subdivisions and approve subdivision plans or plats. Specifically, it states that a county cannot require a plat for a tract of land outside municipal limits if the owner does not lay out certain features, such as streets or parks, and if the land is primarily for agricultural use or if all lots are over 10 acres. The new language specifies that these conditions apply to both scenarios outlined in Sections 232.0015(c) and (f).

Additionally, the bill modifies Section 35.019(a) of the Water Code to allow the commissioners court of a county in a priority groundwater management area to adopt water availability requirements, even if platting is required, to ensure that water use does not exceed sustainable limits. This change aims to enhance water management practices in areas where development is occurring. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 232.0015, Water Code 35.019 (Local Government Code 232, Water Code 35)