The bill amends Section 247.002 of the Local Government Code to establish requirements for third-party reviews of development documents and inspections when a regulatory authority fails to act within a specified timeframe. If a regulatory authority does not approve or disapprove a development document, including a development permit, within 15 days, a third-party review can be conducted by an approved individual, such as an engineer or a person employed by a political subdivision. Similarly, if a required development inspection is not conducted within the same timeframe, a third-party inspection can be performed by a qualified individual, excluding the landowner or those whose work is being inspected.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision stating that a political subdivision is not liable for any review or inspection performed by a third party under this chapter. The intent of the amendments is to clarify existing law rather than to change it. The bill will take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.