Sec. 418.057. WORK GROUP ON LOCAL RESTRICTIONS THAT IMPEDE DISASTER RECOVERY EFFORTS. (a) In this section, "work group" means the work group established under this section.

(b) The work group is established and composed of representatives of the division, any other state agencies selected by the division, and local governmental entities.

(c) The chief of the division serves as chair of the work group.

(d) The work group shall conduct a study on local restrictions that impede disaster recovery efforts, including efforts to remove debris and erect short-term housing.

(e) The study conducted under Subsection (d) must include:

(1) an overview of official actions by governing bodies of political subdivisions and requirements imposed by deed restrictions or property owners' associations that impede state and federal disaster recovery efforts in this state; and

(2) recommendations for minimizing the effect of the official actions and requirements described by Subdivision (1) on state and federal disaster recovery efforts in this state.

(f) Not later than November 1, 2020, the work group shall submit a written report to the members of the legislature with the results of the study required under this section.

(g) This section expires and the work group is abolished January 1, 2021.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 703 (H.B. 5), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.

Text of section as added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (S.B. 6), Sec. 2

See also other Secs. 418.057 added by the 86th Legislature.

For expiration of this section, see Subsection (f).