Fort Worth House Bill 2439

On November 6, 2019, Justin Newhart, Acting Manager of the City’s Preservation & Design department gave a presentation on House Bill 2439 and its relation to building materials and the effect it will have on design in Fort Worth.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the substance of H.B. 2439 and what areas are affected.

2. Learn how H.B. 2439 effects certain parts of the City’s Zoning Ordinance.

3. Learn how the city is differentiating between materials and design.

4. Learn about various financial incentives the City is considering to encourage high quality design.

House Bill 2439 Presentation

Full House Bill 2439

For questions about HB 2439, contact Justin.Newhart@fortworthtexas.gov