If you rent, this won't change your costs. If you own and need major repairs, updated safety codes could mean slightly higher contractor costs but better protection for your family.
$30,000-$60,000
Home repairs and small renovations may cost a bit more due to updated safety requirements. However, stronger building standards help protect your home investment and family safety.
$60,000-$100,000
Any home additions or major repairs will need to meet newer safety standards, which could increase project costs. The trade-off is better construction quality and safety for your family.
Over $100,000
New construction or major renovations will cost more due to updated building requirements. Higher earners are more likely to build custom homes or do large projects affected by these changes.
What you can do right now
Your voice carries more weight when it comes from the people a policy affects.
A.J. LouderbackTexas State Representative, District 30
House Bill 306 updates building codes that cities use to protect the safety of homes and businesses. The law sets new standards for construction and repairs starting January 1, 2027. It also creates special rules for farm buildings so they follow older standards. When we show up together, our community becomes more connected, more resilient, and more powerful.
