HB 3630 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate fire prevention standards for certain agricultural facilities.

HB 3630 prohibits local governments (like cities or counties) from requiring fire sprinkler systems in specific agricultural facilities. It directly affects farms, ranches, cotton gins, livestock markets, and feed mills by blocking local fire safety ordinances for these properties. The bill defines key terms like "agricultural pole barn" (70% open walls) and "nonresidential farm building" (e.g., barns, storage), explicitly banning sprinkler mandates for these five facility types. This restriction takes effect September 1, 2025, preventing political subdivisions from enforcing such requirements.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 25, 2025 Last action Apr 10, 2025
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Apr 10, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
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Trent Ashby
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