SB 1035 - Defends agricultural property rights

SB 1035 gives Texas farmers and ranchers the ability to challenge local regulations that interfere with their agricultural operations. If a city or county enforces a rule that contradicts state agricultural protections, landowners can take them to court and stop the rule from being enforced. If they win, they can recover legal fees. This bill protects private property rights, reins in local government overreach, and supports the agricultural economy without new spending. It helps reduce burdensome red tape on rural Texans and reinforces constitutional protections. The bill promotes limited government, defends freedom to work one’s land, and discourages costly litigation by incentivizing local governments to follow state law.