The bill amends the Local Government Code to establish the option for third-party review and inspection of development documents and related improvements. It allows applicants and landowners to seek reviews and inspections from qualified individuals who are not affiliated with the regulatory authority or the subject of the application. Specifically, the bill outlines the qualifications for third-party reviewers and inspectors, including licensed engineers and certified building inspectors, and mandates that they conduct their reviews and inspections in accordance with applicable laws, providing results to the regulatory authority within 15 days.

Additionally, the bill prohibits regulatory authorities from requiring applicants to waive their right to third-party reviews or to seek additional approvals for documents already approved by third-party reviewers. This change aims to streamline the development process and enhance transparency by ensuring that applicants have the option to seek independent evaluations of their projects. The provisions of this bill apply only to development documents or inspection requests that are not finalized by the effective date of the Act.