H.B. No. 4753 introduces a new requirement for municipalities in Texas regarding the issuance of a document that verifies a certificate of occupancy for certain buildings. Under the newly added Section 214.909 of the Local Government Code, municipalities are mandated to issue a document to the building owner confirming that an original certificate of occupancy has been issued, provided the owner requests it and the municipality has a record of the original certificate. Additionally, the bill prohibits municipalities from enforcing any regulations that would require the owner to obtain or display the original certificate of occupancy if they possess this verification document.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the document issued can be displayed in place of the original certificate of occupancy, ensuring that building owners have a valid means of demonstrating compliance without needing to present the original document. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

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