Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB2012 immediately empowers the Montgomery County Commissioners Court to regulate, restrict, or prohibit commercial activity by vendors and solicitors in unincorporated areas, including on private commercial parking lots. This legislation closes the regulatory gap outside city limits, requiring both mobile vendors and the property owners hosting them to prepare for a new regime of county-issued permits and safety inspections.
Rep. Cecil Bell·House Bill·Regular Session
Montgomery County Commissioners Court (Regulatory Authority) • Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and Constables (Enforcement)
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Notable regulatory updates (effective 2025-06-20). Consider how these changes may affect your operations.
Affected business types:
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lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about HB2012
HB2012 immediately empowers the Montgomery County Commissioners Court to regulate, restrict, or prohibit commercial activity by vendors and solicitors in unincorporated areas, including on private commercial parking lots. This legislation closes the regulatory gap outside city limits, requiring both mobile vendors and the property owners hosting them to prepare for a new regime of county-issued permits and safety inspections.
HB2012 was authored by Texas Representative Cecil Bell during the Regular Session.
HB2012 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB2012 is enforced by Montgomery County Commissioners Court (Regulatory Authority) and Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and Constables (Enforcement).
The regulatory priority for HB2012 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB2012 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB2012 addresses topics including county government, county government--general, county government--roads, health and health--general.
Key dates for HB2012: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Rulemaking: Must adopt a specific County Order to implement regulations on roadside vendors and solicitors. Compliance obligations begin upon the adoption of this local order. (Post-Effective Date). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB2012 establishes the following penalties: civil/criminal penalty of To be defined by County Order for Selling food/merchandise, placing structures, or soliciting money in unincorporated public rights-of-way or parking lots without compliance.. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
HB2012 primarily affects healthcare providers and medical facilities, Texas businesses and commercial enterprises. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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