The bill, H.B. No. 2384, proposes amendments to the Local Government Code and the Water Code regarding county regulations on subdivisions and the approval of subdivision plans or plats. Specifically, it stipulates that counties cannot require a plat for landowners outside municipal limits who divide their land into two or more parts, provided that the land is primarily for agricultural use or if all lots are over 10 acres. The bill clarifies that a plat is not necessary if the owner does not lay out certain parts of the tract, including streets or parks intended for use by lot purchasers or owners.

Additionally, the bill modifies the Water Code to allow the commissioners court of a county within a priority groundwater management area to adopt water availability requirements in areas where platting is required, overriding previous stipulations in the Local Government Code. This change is aimed at ensuring sustainable water use in the county. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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