April 4, 2019 Update: HB 3778 has been modified so that there are no stipulations to block face restrictions. It does, however, provide for unlimited STRs in non residential areas outside of a municipality. It does prohibit any restrictions that result in the ban of all STRs. Read revised version here.
- HB 3778 will prevent cities from regulating the location of short term rentals.
- Testify Against HB 3778 in the House Urban Affairs CommitteeTexas Capitol – Room E2.010 – 8:00 AM – Thursday, April 4th
| Click HERE if you intend to testify on Thursday. Also, review the links below for more info on opposing HB 3778. Dear Texas Neighbor: Looking ahead to the hearing for HB 3778 on Thursday, we’ve put together a toolkit that you can use in your contact with Urban Affairs representatives. Please click on the links below to access the materials. – Talking points for HB 3778/STR Preemption – Tips for effective testimony – Text of HB 3778 – Contact information for all members of Urban Affairs. For added convenience, these are also listed below for your convenience. Please don’t hesitate to reply to this email address if you have any questions about testifying, or about the bill. We will also conduct an email campaign on Tuesday, April 2nd in anticipation of the hearing. We will send out a link as we get closer to launch. House Urban Affairs Committee Members: Rep. Angie Chen-Button – angie.button@house.texas.gov – 512-463-0486 Rep. Matt Shaheen – matt.shaheen@house.texas.gov – 512-463-0594 Rep. Jessica gonzalez – jessica.gonzalez@house.texas.gov – 512-463-0408 Rep. Vikki Goodwin – vikki.goodwin@house.texas.gov – 512-463-0652 Rep. Eric Johnson – eric.johnson@house.texas.gov – 512-463-0586 Rep. Mayes Middleton – mayes.middleton@house.texas.gov – 512-463-0502 Rep. Christina Morales – christina.morales@house.texas.gov – 512-463-0732 Rep. Jared Patterson – jared.patterson@house.texas.gov – 512-463-0694 Rep. Valoree Swanson – valoree.swanson@house.texas.gov – 512-463-0572 Stay ready. Sincerely, Texas Neighbors for Property RightsDisclaimer – Texas Neighbors for Property Rights (TNPR) operates on behalf of the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association. TNPR’s sole purpose is to support the interests of the lodging industry through grassroots action. Any communication between TNPR or its officers and any other party is solely for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice of any kind. Texas Neighbors for Property Rights 1701 West Avenue | Austin, Texas 78701 | (512) 474-2996 |