Texas SB1948 prohibits political subdivisions from requiring fire sprinkler systems in certain agricultural facilities.

Texas SB1948 amends the Local Government Code to restrict political subdivisions from enforcing ordinances requiring fire protection sprinkler systems in specific agricultural facilities. These include agricultural pole barns, nonresidential farm buildings, cotton gins, livestock markets, and commercial feed mills. The bill defines an agricultural pole barn as a nonresidential commodity storage and feed processing facility, and a nonresidential farm building as any agricultural facility building not intended for residential use. The restrictions take effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1948 prohibits political subdivisions from requiring fire sprinkler systems in certain agricultural facilities.

Texas SB1948 amends the Local Government Code to restrict political subdivisions from enforcing ordinances requiring fire protection sprinkler systems in specific agricultural facilities. These include agricultural pole barns, nonresidential farm buildings, cotton gins, livestock markets, and commercial feed mills. The bill defines an agricultural pole barn as a nonresidential commodity storage and feed processing facility, and a nonresidential farm building as any agricultural facility building not intended for residential use. The restrictions take effect September 1, 2025.