S.B. No. 1708 amends Section 232.0013 of the Local Government Code to clarify the relationship between county authority and model subdivision rules in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of municipalities. The bill introduces new language stating that the authority of a county regarding the regulation of plats or subdivisions is subject to limitations set by agreements under Section 242.001 or Section 242.002. Additionally, it specifies that the model subdivision rules adopted under Section 16.343 of the Water Code do not supersede any exceptions to platting requirements that apply to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality.

The bill aims to ensure that existing exceptions to county platting requirements remain intact despite the adoption of model subdivision rules. This legislative change is intended to provide clarity and maintain local governance over subdivision regulations in areas that fall outside municipal boundaries. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 232.0013 (Local Government Code 232)