Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB 4163 immediately strips municipalities of the authority to force agricultural operations to maintain public rights-of-way (ROW) or to require specific tax valuations (1-d or 1-d-1) as a condition of operation. This legislation is retroactive, rendering any existing city ordinances that impose these specific burdens on farms, ranches, and timber operations null and void.
Rep. Ryan Guillen·House Bill·Regular Session
Municipalities (restricted from enforcement) • Texas Courts (for declaratory judgment actions against non-compliant cities)
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2025-06-20). Review during normal business planning.
Affected business types:
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 HB4163
HB 4163 immediately strips municipalities of the authority to force agricultural operations to maintain public rights-of-way (ROW) or to require specific tax valuations (1-d or 1-d-1) as a condition of operation. This legislation is retroactive, rendering any existing city ordinances that impose these specific burdens on farms, ranches, and timber operations null and void.
HB4163 was authored by Texas Representative Ryan Guillen during the Regular Session.
HB4163 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB4163 is enforced by Municipalities (restricted from enforcement) and Texas Courts (for declaratory judgment actions against non-compliant cities).
The regulatory priority for HB4163 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB4163 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB4163 addresses topics including agriculture, city government and city government--land use & zoning.
Key dates for HB4163: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
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