TITLE: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce a requirement that a builder or contractor obtain a license or other similar certification from the political subdivision.

SUMMARY: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce a requirement that a builder or contractor obtain a license or other similar certification from the political subdivision.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce a requirement that a builder or contractor obtain a license or other similar certification from the political subdivision. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. The heading to Chapter 250, Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 250. MISCELLANEOUS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT [MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES] SECTION 2. Chapter 250, Local Government Code, is amended by adding Section 250.008 to read as follows: Sec. 250.008. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO REGULATE CERTAIN BUILDERS OR CONTRACTORS. A political subdivision may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, order, or other measure that requires a builder or contractor to obtain an occupational license or other form of certification from the political subdivision as a condition of obtaining a building permit or other authorization to construct or remodel a commercial structure. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.