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§ 232.217 — ADVERTISING STANDARDS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS BEFORE SALE; OFFENSE

LG § 232.217Title 7. REGULATION OF LAND USE, STRUCTURES, BUSINESSES, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES · Part B. COUNTY REGULATORY AUTHORITY · Ch. 232. COUNTY REGULATION OF SUBDIVISIONS · Art. G. SUBDIVISION PLATTING REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES NEAR INTERNATIONAL BORDER AND GULF OF MEXICO

Statute text

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(a)Brochures, publications, and advertising of any form relating to subdivided land:
(1)may not contain any misrepresentation; and
(2)except for a for-sale sign posted on the property that is no larger than three feet by three feet, must accurately describe the availability of water and sewer service facilities and electric and gas utilities.
(b)The subdivider shall provide a copy in Spanish of all written documents relating to the sale of subdivided land under an executory contract, including the contract, disclosure notice, and annual statement required by this section and a notice of default required by Subchapter D, Chapter 5, Property Code, if:
(1)negotiations that precede the execution of the executory contract are conducted primarily in Spanish; or
(2)the purchaser requests the written documents to be provided in Spanish.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 526 (H.B. 3680), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2025.

Source: Texas Local Government Code § 232.217 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.