TITLE: Relating to the suspension of certain local laws and property regulations by the governor during a declared state of disaster.

SUMMARY: Relating to the suspension of certain local laws and property regulations by the governor during a declared state of disaster.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the suspension of certain local laws and property regulations by the governor during a declared state of disaster. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 418.016, Government Code, is amended by adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows: (a-1) Notwithstanding any other law, on declaration of a state of disaster, the governor by executive order may suspend an order or regulation issued by a county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state or by a property owners' association as necessary to allow for the removal of debris and the placement of temporary housing within the disaster area. The order must specify a limited, defined time for the suspension. SECTION 2. 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.