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HB 306TEXASSession 892State Billdead
Did Not Advance

Texas updates municipal building codes to the 2018 International Residential and Building Codes while exempting agricultural operations

Original title: Relating to the residential and commercial building codes of municipalities.

Last action · August 27, 2025: FiledSponsor: Ron Reynolds

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What This Bill Proposed

Texas updates statewide municipal residential and commercial building codes from the 2012 editions to the 2018 editions of the and , effective for construction beginning on or after January 1, 2027.

Why it matters

Builders, developers, and property owners must comply with newer construction standards for projects starting in 2027, while agricultural operations retain the older 2018 or 2012 code standards depending on the structure.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

municipalities

Municipalities must establish rules and take necessary actions to implement the updated building codes by January 1, 2027.

Directly affected

agricultural operations

Agricultural operations retain the use of the May 1, 2012, code editions for their buildings and structures.

Directly affected

builders and developers

Builders and developers must comply with the 2018 code editions for residential and commercial construction starting on or after January 1, 2027.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which building code editions are adopted under this measure?
The measure adopts the editions of the and as they existed on May 1, 2018.
Are agricultural buildings subject to the new 2018 codes?
No. Buildings or structures on or used in connection with an agricultural operation remain under the 2012 edition of the respective codes.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

Procedural history

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  1. Aug 27, 2025HouseIntroduced
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Sponsors

Ron ReynoldsHouse · District 27DemocraticAuthor

Connected Entities

International Code Council, International Building Code, International Residential Code
OrganizationInternational Code Council“organization that makes amendments to the building codes”Map →
OrganizationInternational Building Code“adopted municipal commercial building code”Map →
OrganizationInternational Residential Code“adopted municipal residential building code”Map →

Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

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