HB 1143: Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders
GENERAL BILL by Nix ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Conerly
Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders; Revises, for counties & municipalities, respectively, application procedures for development permits & orders; prohibits local governments from adopting land development regulations governing lots on residential real property unless such adoption meets specified requirements; prohibits local governments from adopting certain land development regulations if lot on residential real property is connected to public water system or public sewer system; requires that land development regulations adopted by local government allow lots to front or abut shared space instead of public right-of-way; establishes cause of action; authorizes award of specified remedies; provides for waiver of sovereign immunity.
Last Action: 1/13/2026 House - 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Bill Text: PDF
-
Bill History
Date Chamber Action 1/7/2026 House • Filed
1/12/2026 House • Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
• Referred to Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
• Referred to State Affairs Committee
• Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
1/13/2026 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
-
HB 1143, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 1/7/2026 at 12:55 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 948 (c1) Local Government Land Development Regulations and Orders McClain Compare Last Action: 1/29/2026 S Now in Judiciary 
Citations - Statutes (4)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 125.022 Development permits and orders. Page 2 (pdf) 163.3254 Page 14 (pdf) 166.033 Development permits and orders. Page 8 (pdf) 177.071 Administrative approval of plats or replats by designated county or municipal official. Page 24 (pdf)