The bill, H.B. No. 5563, amends the definition of "residential subdivision" in Section 545.307(a)(2) of the Transportation Code. The new definition specifies that a residential subdivision is one located in a county with a population greater than 220,000 or in a county with a population less than 75,000 that is adjacent to three counties with populations exceeding 450,000. Additionally, the bill maintains the requirement that a plat must be recorded in the county real property records and that the majority of lots in the subdivision are subject to deed restrictions limiting their use to residential purposes.

This legislation aims to regulate the overnight parking of commercial motor vehicles in or near certain residential subdivisions, thereby addressing concerns related to the impact of such parking on residential areas. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 545.307 (Transportation Code 545)