S.B. No. 1882 amends the Local Government Code to establish new procedures for municipalities imposing moratoriums on property development. Key changes include the requirement for municipalities to hold two public hearings on proposed moratoriums, with the second hearing occurring no sooner than 30 days after the first. Additionally, municipalities must provide notice of the hearings at least 30 days in advance and send certified mail notifications to individuals who have requested such notices within the past two years. The governing body must also make a final determination on the moratorium within 12 days after the second hearing, ensuring that the ordinance receives at least two readings spaced 28 days apart and requires a two-thirds affirmative vote to take effect.

The bill also clarifies the expiration and extension of moratoriums, stating that they will automatically expire 90 days after adoption unless extended through a public hearing and written findings that justify the extension. The amendments remove previous restrictions specifically related to commercial property and instead apply the moratorium provisions more broadly. Furthermore, the bill repeals certain sections of the Local Government Code that are no longer applicable under the new framework. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 212.134, Local Government Code 212.1362 (Local Government Code 212)
Senate Committee Report: Local Government Code 212.134, Local Government Code 212.1362 (Local Government Code 212)