House Bill No. 3209 introduces new regulations regarding the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in specific properties in Texas. The bill adds Chapter 770 to Subtitle A, Title 9 of the Health and Safety Code, which defines key terms such as "carbon monoxide detector" and outlines the applicability of the chapter. It specifies that the requirements apply to various types of properties, including residential real estate, multiunit residential properties, residential facilities, commercial lodging establishments, fraternity or sorority houses, and any other residential properties as determined by the executive commissioner.

The bill mandates that property owners ensure their properties are equipped with carbon monoxide detectors in accordance with rules established under this chapter. Furthermore, property owners are prohibited from selling, leasing, or transferring ownership of the property unless it meets the detector requirements. The executive commissioner is tasked with adopting necessary rules for the implementation of this chapter, including guidelines for the placement, installation, and maintenance of the detectors. The law will take effect on September 1, 2025, and applies only to properties for which construction begins on or after that date.

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