Texas HB4943 allows property owners to claim compensation from large municipalities for failing to enforce laws or abate nuisances.

Texas HB4943 amends the Local Government Code to allow property owners to claim compensation from municipalities with populations over 900,000 if the municipality fails to enforce laws or abate public nuisances. The bill defines "nuisance violation" as violations of laws or ordinances prohibiting activities like public camping or panhandling. Property owners can claim compensation for expenses incurred to mitigate nuisance effects or for diminution in property value. Compensation cannot exceed the property taxes for the year.

Texas HB4943 allows property owners to claim compensation from large municipalities for failing to enforce laws or abate nuisances.

Texas HB4943 amends the Local Government Code to allow property owners to claim compensation from municipalities with populations over 900,000 if the municipality fails to enforce laws or abate public nuisances. The bill defines "nuisance violation" as violations of laws or ordinances prohibiting activities like public camping or panhandling. Property owners can claim compensation for expenses incurred to mitigate nuisance effects or for diminution in property value. Compensation cannot exceed the property taxes for the year.