HB2439 is Detrimental to Texas Cities

Governor, please veto this bill!

I strongly urge Governor Abbott to veto HB2439. Local communities must retain the freedom to decide what is best for themselves -- especially when it comes to safety and economic development issues. It should self-evident that in Texas, of all places, one-size-fits-all solutions are unwise. Every community in this great state faces unique challenges and opportunities. We should trust in local knowledge and not hamstring those who possess it ... the same people who bear the responsibility of planning and providing for their communities!

This is a highly problematic regulation that will be detrimental to everyone. I am in disbelief that any quantity of people thinks this is wise.

This is a highly problematic regulation that will be detrimental to everyone. I am in disbelief that any quantity of people thinks this is wise.

What happened to the time honored tradition of home rule rights? Does the state presume to know what every citizen in every city values. A national building code can not replace the rights of citizens to do what is best for their city.

Please veto this bill and help cities protect the property values and integrity our tax payers expect

This bill would eliminate the ability of cities to control the architecture of structures in their cities. Nassau Bay recently implemented a Planned Unit Development and worked closed with the developer to create an architectural design consistent with a water-front community across from the John Space Center. To establish a consistent and harmonious appearance, we are imposing similar architectural standards to new developments and redevelopments. HB2439 would void this comprehensive approach to City planning.

As an architect & urban planner who has written many, many restrictive ordinances for developers who want quality design & construction, I am hopeful that the Governor will reject this bill.

We must maintain the character of our neighborhoods to prevent the further spread of Anytown, USA and the lowest common denominator.

Please veto this developer giveaway. None of the people in the cities in Texas want the except developers. This war on cities trying to match what the rest of the nation's cities in quality of life will only help bottom feeding developers whose reckless and careless tactics will only serve to disrupt the fabric of this state further.

Local building officials and city councils should be able to require or prohibit use of materials that have been proven problematic under local conditions. What works for the dry climate of Amarillo doesn't always work for the humid climate of Galveston. This could have dangerous consequences for tornado/hurricane/flood prone areas of Texas. National codes cannot be all things to local communities and local conditions.

Cities should be able to regulate aesthetics within their jurisdictions.

This bill would not only be disastrous for our growing cities, it would also be dangerous for communities at risk of hurricanes, flooding and tornados who are seeking to enforce higher building code standards to protect their people and structures. Please vote to defeat this bill. Kimberly Miller

Developers and residents already have the power to request a variance to local requirements. A bill to limit the community’s discretion is not necessary and can damage the fabric of the neighborhood or community.

This bill would effect local ability to create locally specific assets. Bill is bad for Texas.

Local control should be had over how we want our cities to look and feel. Amy Steele, NRH Strategic Planning Committee

This will put Texas behind every other state in its ability to protect property rights.

Veto this legislative bill, it is inadequate for 2019 and is not the way forward for Texas

This bill is bad for cities.

As an oak cliff resident we need to ensure the city of Dallas has some control over the types of development in our transitional neighborhood. Maintaining character of the oldest town in Dallas is critical to success