Texas HB23 allows third-party review and inspection of development documents and improvements, prohibiting regulatory authorities from requiring.

Texas HB23 amends the Local Government Code to ensure that applicants can obtain third-party review of development documents and inspections if the regulatory authority does not act within the prescribed timeframe. It prohibits regulatory authorities from requiring applicants to waive their right to third-party review or from demanding additional approvals for documents or inspections already approved by a third party. The bill applies to development documents and inspection requests not final before its effective date.

Texas HB23 allows third-party review and inspection of development documents and improvements, prohibiting regulatory authorities from requiring.

Texas HB23 amends the Local Government Code to ensure that applicants can obtain third-party review of development documents and inspections if the regulatory authority does not act within the prescribed timeframe. It prohibits regulatory authorities from requiring applicants to waive their right to third-party review or from demanding additional approvals for documents or inspections already approved by a third party. The bill applies to development documents and inspection requests not final before its effective date.