Land Use & Zoning
In Texas, a developer who wants to create a subdivision and sell lots must comply with the Texas Subdivision Platting Act, which requires:
ATREC approval for all lot sales
BFiling a plat with the county clerk and meeting municipal or county regulations for infrastructure✓ Correct
CFederal EPA approval for all new subdivisions
DA minimum lot size of 1 acre statewide
Explanation
Texas Local Government Code requires that subdivisions within the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of a municipality or within city limits comply with subdivision platting requirements. Plats must be approved by the appropriate governmental authority and filed with the county clerk before lots can be sold.
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