TexasTexas water board would study RV placement in flood-risk areas
The Texas Water Development Board would study whether RVs and temporary homes in flood-risk areas need placement rules and recommend legislation.
What it does
The Texas Water Development Board would study whether RVs and temporary homes need placement rules in flood-risk areas. It would report findings and recommend legislation by January 1, 2027.
Argument forThe study could help lawmakers decide whether placement rules would better protect people staying in RVs and temporary homes from flooding.
Argument againstThe study could offer residents little immediate protection because it requires research and recommendations without setting placement rules.
More detail
The Texas Water Development Board would assess the need for placement rules and report findings with recommended legislation to state leaders. The study would cover existing or planned RVs and temporary homes in areas the Federal Emergency Management Agency designates as flood hazards or its engineering model identifies as flood-prone or not reasonably safe from flooding. The board could consult federal and state agencies to gather information. If enacted, the measure would take effect on the 91st day after the legislative session ends. The report would be due by January 1, 2027. The measure would expire February 1, 2027.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Sep 2FiledIntroduced
Emergency ManagementPublic Safety