Land Use & Zoning
In Texas, the power of local governments to regulate land use through zoning is derived from the state's:
ATexas Real Estate Commission rules
BPolice power as delegated by the state to municipalities✓ Correct
CFederal zoning enabling legislation
DTexas Property Code Chapter 5
Explanation
Zoning authority derives from the state's police power — the inherent governmental power to regulate for the public health, safety, and welfare. Texas has delegated this power to municipalities through enabling legislation.
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