Big news in TEXAS this week!

[happybooker1]

I think I read 6 or less & it takes effect 9/17/17.

 

[ChickenMama79]

I interpreted it as, the city can't limit it to less than 6, but you can have less than 6, obviously... but maybe I read it wrong. My city currently limits it to 4, but with the new legislation, they can't do that. Am I misreading?

 

[Kiki]

This bill...SB 1620 has been passed by the Senate....has now been sent to the house.

Here is the process of how this bill will become a law:
http://www.house.state.tx.us/about-us/bill/

7 Stages: So far it has passed the first 3 stages.

Stage 1
Filed​

3/9/2017​

Stage 2
Out of Senate Committee
3/30/2017​

Stage 3
Voted on by Senate
4/5/2017​

Stage 4
Out of House Committee
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Stage 5
Voted on by House
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Stage 6
Governor Action
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Stage 7
Bill Becomes Law

Here is the link to the bill:

http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=85R&Bill=SB1620
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[Kiki]

The bill states ONE WOULD BE ALLOWED TO KEEP 6 chickens in their backyard....
BUT Can still be limited to not being able to keep roosters.

I believe this bill aimed mostly towards HOA's.....it will not allow HOA's to deny people from owning backyard chickens.

 

[happybooker1]

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/tex...-fowl-overcity-laws-banning-backyard-chickens

Here's an article.It seems to say up to 1/2 acre = 6 or less
1/2 - 1 acre property = 12 or less
1-2 acres = etc., etc.

 

[jlivings]

What part of the article indicated it's aimed at HOA's I hope your right as I line in a oppressive HOA subdivision.

I just don't seem to see it please help me see what I'm missing.

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[Kiki]

What part of the article indicated it's aimed at HOA's I hope your right as I line in a oppressive HOA subdivision.

I just don't seem to see it please help me see what I'm missing.

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(b), a political
subdivision may not impose a governmental requirement that
POLITICAL SUBDIVISION = HOA

 

[jlivings]

Where can you find that political subdividion = HOA

My understanding is political subdividions are water districts, hospitals, housing authorities (like san antonio housing authority for government housing), school districts, community college districts.

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[jlivings]

Thanks BTW for any help

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[Kiki]

Thanks BTW for any help

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read through this first:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subdivision_(land)