House Bill No. 4753 introduces new regulations regarding certificates of occupancy issued by municipalities in Texas. The bill mandates that if a municipality has issued a certificate of occupancy, it must provide a document acknowledging this issuance upon request by the building owner. Furthermore, municipalities are prohibited from adopting or enforcing any ordinances or rules that require individuals to obtain or display the original certificate of occupancy when requesting this acknowledgment document. The bill also stipulates that the acknowledgment document is considered sufficient in place of the original certificate of occupancy.

The legislation aims to streamline the process for building owners by ensuring they can easily obtain proof of occupancy without the need for the original certificate. This change is intended to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and enhance the efficiency of municipal regulations concerning occupancy certificates. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

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