HB 979: Infill Redevelopment
GENERAL BILL by Borrero
Infill Redevelopment; Requires local government to permit development of certain qualifying parcels up to certain density & intensity; requires local government to permit development of qualifying parcel with single-family homes or townhouses; prohibits local government from imposing certain restrictions or requirements on development of certain qualifying parcels; prohibits local government from using subdivision process to restrict development; requires developers of qualifying parcels to establish that certain recreational facilities & areas reserved for recreational use have not been in operation or use for certain timeframe, to pay double parks & recreational facilities impact fees for certain purpose, & to provide certain written notice to certain property owners; requires property owners who receive such written notice to exercise option to purchase certain parcels or portions thereof within specified timeframe or forfeit option.
Last Action: 1/13/2026 House - 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Bill Text: PDF
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 1/5/2026 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)
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HB 979, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 1/5/2026 at 10:19 AM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1434 Infill Redevelopment Calatayud Similar Last Action: 1/8/2026 S Filed 
Citations - Statutes (1)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 163.2525 Page 2 (pdf)