Sec. 232.031. REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO SALE OR LEASE. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (d), a subdivider may not sell or lease land in a subdivision first platted or replatted after July 1, 1995, unless the subdivision plat is approved by the commissioners court in accordance with Section 232.024.
(b) Not later than the 30th day after the date a lot is sold, a subdivider shall record with the county clerk all sales contracts, including the attached disclosure statement required by Section 232.033, leases, and any other documents that convey an interest in the subdivided land.
(c) A document filed under Subsection (b) is a public record.
(d) In a county defined under Section 232.022(a)(2), a subdivider may not sell or lease land in a subdivision first platted or replatted after September 1, 2005, unless the subdivision plat is approved by the commissioners court in accordance with Section 232.024.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 979, Sec. 4, eff. June 16, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 708 (S.B. 425), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities
Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority
Chapter 232 - County Regulation of Subdivisions
Subchapter B. Subdivision Platting Requirements in County Near International Border
Section 232.022. Applicability
Section 232.023. Plat Required
Section 232.024. Approval by County Required
Section 232.025. Subdivision Requirements
Section 232.026. Water and Sewer Service Extension
Section 232.027. Bond Requirements
Section 232.028. Certification Regarding Compliance With Plat Requirements
Section 232.029. Connection of Utilities in Counties Within 50 Miles of International Border
Section 232.030. Subdivision Regulation; County Authority
Section 232.0305. County Inspector
Section 232.031. Requirements Prior to Sale or Lease
Section 232.0315. Notice of Water and Wastewater Requirements by Counties
Section 232.032. Services Provided by Subdivider
Section 232.033. Advertising Standards and Other Requirements Before Sale; Offense
Section 232.034. Conflict of Interest; Penalty
Section 232.035. Civil Penalties
Section 232.036. Criminal Penalties
Section 232.038. Suit by Private Person in Economically Distressed Area
Section 232.039. Cancellation of Subdivision
Section 232.041. Revision of Plat
Section 232.042. Variances From Replatting Requirements
Section 232.043. Variances From Platting Requirements