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, ensuring consistency in the regulations.

Additionally, the bill allows the commissioners court of a county within a priority groundwater management area to adopt water availability requirements, overriding previous language that restricted this authority. This change is intended to help manage water resources effectively, ensuring that water use does not exceed sustainable limits. 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)