HB 2552: Local Government, General - As enacted, requires a local government responsible for reviewing a development application, development plan, or a site inspection submitted by a developer for the purpose of developing real property in this state, within 60 business days of the submission, to approve the application, plan, or site inspection or add the submission to the next available agenda of either the planning commission or the governing body; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 7.
HB 2552 status: Introduced — Pub. Ch. 1044 (updated May 27, 2026).
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Bill summary
OfficialLocal Government, General - As enacted, requires a local government responsible for reviewing a development application, development plan, or a site inspection submitted by a developer for the purpose of developing real property in this state, within 60 business days of the submission, to approve the application, plan,...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Faster development approvals may concentrate construction activity in established areas
Risks
- Reduced time for thorough environmental review of development plans
- Potential for oversight gaps during rushed site inspections
Economy
Benefits
- Reduces development delays and administrative bottlenecks
- Lowers financing costs by accelerating project approval timelines
Risks
- Mandated deadlines may increase staffing and administrative burdens on local governments
- May disadvantage under-resourced rural jurisdictions
Society
Benefits
- No direct social benefit identified
Risks
- No direct social benefit or harm identified beyond administrative operational changes
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