Sec. 418.1085. LIMITATIONS ON CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED SERVICES. The presiding officer of the governing body of a political subdivision may not issue an order during a declared state of disaster or local disaster to address a pandemic disaster that would limit or prohibit:
(1) housing and commercial construction activities, including related activities involving the sale, transportation, and installation of manufactured homes;
(2) the provision of governmental services for title searches, notary services, and recording services in support of mortgages and real estate services and transactions;
(3) residential and commercial real estate services, including settlement services; or
(4) essential maintenance, manufacturing, design, operation, inspection, security, and construction services for essential products, services, and supply chain relief efforts.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 863 (S.B. 968), Sec. 3, eff. June 16, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection
Chapter 418 - Emergency Management
Subchapter E. Local and Interjurisdictional Emergency Management
Section 418.101. All Political Subdivisions Served
Section 418.1015. Emergency Management Directors
Section 418.102. County Programs
Section 418.103. Municipal Programs
Section 418.104. Interjurisdictional Programs
Section 418.105. Liaison Officers
Section 418.106. Local and Interjurisdictional Emergency Management Plans
Section 418.107. Local Finance
Section 418.1075. Suspension of Deadlines Imposed by Local Law
Section 418.108. Declaration of Local Disaster
Section 418.1085. Limitations on Construction and Related Services
Section 418.109. Authority to Render Mutual Aid Assistance
Section 418.110. Statewide Mutual Aid Program for Fire Emergencies