Tex. Loc. Gov't Code Ann. ch. 214 (subchs. A, B, C, G, H, I, Z) § 214.234
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Sec. 214.234. FORM. An ordinance adopted under this subchapter may require a designated municipal official to adopt a form for registration. The form adopted may require the disclosure of information reasonably necessary for the municipality to minimize the threat to health, safety, and welfare that a vacant building may present to the public. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1157 (H.B. 3065), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2010. SUBCHAPTER I. SINGLE STAIRWAY IN CERTAIN APARTMENT BUILDINGS
Section 214.234 of the Texas Local Government Code allows municipalities to require vacant building owners to register with the city using an official form. That form may ask for information the municipality reasonably needs to assess and reduce any health, safety, or welfare risks the vacant property could pose to the surrounding public. The provision gives local governments flexibility to design the form's content to fit their specific community needs.
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Under Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 214.234, property owners with vacant buildings in municipalities that have adopted a registration ordinance are generally expected to complete and submit the designated official registration form. Compliant operators typically provide all information requested on the form, which may include details about the property's condition, ownership, and plans for the building. Staying current with local registration requirements helps demonstrate that a vacant property is being responsibly managed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 214.234 supports local ordinances that require vacant buildings to be registered with the municipality, which can help address health, safety, and welfare concerns in residential neighborhoods. Tenants living near vacant properties may find it useful to contact their local municipal office to learn whether a registration ordinance is in effect and whether a nearby vacant building is properly registered. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how local vacant-building registration rules interact with broader housing safety protections.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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