Texas HB987 amends the Local Government Code to set a 30-day limit for municipalities to issue building permits.

Texas HB987 amends Section 214.904 of the Local Government Code to modify the timeline for issuing municipal building permits. The bill requires municipalities to grant or deny a permit within 30 days of application submission. If the municipality fails to meet this deadline, it cannot collect permit fees and must refund any fees already collected. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB987 amends the Local Government Code to set a 30-day limit for municipalities to issue building permits.

Texas HB987 amends Section 214.904 of the Local Government Code to modify the timeline for issuing municipal building permits. The bill requires municipalities to grant or deny a permit within 30 days of application submission. If the municipality fails to meet this deadline, it cannot collect permit fees and must refund any fees already collected. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it takes effect on September 1, 2025.