H.B. No. 3299 aims to regulate the authority of governmental entities regarding building products used in residential construction. The bill amends the heading of Chapter 3000 of the Government Code to focus solely on "Governmental Action Affecting Residential Construction," removing references to commercial construction. It also modifies Sections 3000.002(a) and (b) to prohibit governmental entities from adopting or enforcing regulations that restrict the use of building products approved by national model codes published within the last three code cycles. Additionally, it prevents these entities from establishing standards that are more stringent than those set by these national codes.

The bill allows governmental entities to amend building codes to address local concerns, provided that such amendments do not conflict with the established prohibitions. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 3000.002 (Government Code 3000)