The bill, H.B. No. 4812, amends Section 82.006 of the Property Code to clarify the authority of municipalities and counties in regulating condominiums. It establishes that local ordinances, regulations, and building codes cannot prohibit the condominium form of ownership or impose requirements on condominiums that would not apply to similar developments under different ownership forms. Additionally, the bill specifies that a condominium declaration is not considered a subdivision of land for the purposes of certain chapters of the Local Government Code, and it prohibits municipalities or counties from requiring the preparation or submission of a subdivision plat in connection with the creation or alteration of a condominium.

The changes introduced by this bill will only apply to condominium declarations filed for recording on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Declarations filed before this date will continue to be governed by the existing law. This legislation aims to streamline the regulatory process for condominiums and ensure that they are treated equitably in relation to other forms of property ownership.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Property Code 82.006 (Property Code 82)