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 at least 30 days after the first. Additionally, the governing body must 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 mandates that municipalities provide notice of the hearings to residents and interested parties, including those who have requested notification within the past two years.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that a moratorium adopted under this subchapter will expire 90 days after its adoption unless extended by the governing body through a public hearing and written findings that justify the extension. The amendments also clarify that municipalities cannot adopt a new moratorium on the same type of property or geographical area until two years after the expiration of a previous moratorium. The bill repeals certain existing provisions related to moratoriums, streamlining the process and ensuring greater transparency and accountability in local governance. 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)