House Bill No. 4812 amends Section 82.006 of the Property Code to clarify the authority of municipalities and counties in regulating condominiums. The bill specifies that local ordinances, regulations, and building codes cannot prohibit the condominium form of ownership or impose requirements on condominiums that are not imposed on similar developments under different ownership forms. Additionally, it introduces new provisions stating that a condominium declaration is not considered a subdivision of land for the purposes of certain chapters in 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 made by this Act will only apply to condominium declarations filed for recording on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Any declarations filed before this date will continue to be governed by the previous 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)
House Committee Report: Property Code 82.006 (Property Code 82)