H.B. No. 188 proposes to amend the Local Government Code by adding Section 240.912, which grants county commissioners the authority to regulate impervious cover in unincorporated areas of the county. The bill outlines specific purposes for this regulation, including protecting and mitigating flood risks, promoting the development of flood projects as defined in the Water Code, enhancing drainage, and encouraging nature-based features to reduce flooding.

This legislation aims to empower counties to take proactive measures in managing land use and development to address flooding concerns effectively. The bill is set to take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.

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