H.B. No. 4506 amends the Local Government Code to enhance the notice requirements for public hearings regarding municipal zoning changes. The bill mandates that municipalities provide written notice of such hearings not only through traditional mail but also electronically, if the recipient opts for electronic delivery. Specifically, the notice must be sent to property owners and occupants affected by proposed zoning changes at least ten days before the hearing. The notice must include specific information about the hearing and a warning regarding potential loss of property use rights.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section that allows municipalities to establish an online portal for recipients to manage their preferences for receiving notices electronically. This includes the option to receive notifications via email or text message. Municipalities are required to request acknowledgment of receipt for electronically delivered notices, and if the recipient does not confirm receipt, the notice must be delivered through traditional means. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 211.007 (Local Government Code 211)
House Committee Report: Local Government Code 211.007 (Local Government Code 211)
Engrossed: Local Government Code 211.007 (Local Government Code 211)
Senate Committee Report: Local Government Code 211.007 (Local Government Code 211)
Enrolled: Local Government Code 211.007 (Local Government Code 211)