Land Use & Zoning
Texas Chapter 245 (vested rights) protects developers who have commenced development from changes in land use regulations by:
AExempting all development from new regulations permanently
BVesting the right to complete development under the rules in place when the permit application was filed✓ Correct
CAllowing developers to sue cities for any regulatory change
DRequiring TREC approval of all regulatory changes
Explanation
Texas Local Government Code Chapter 245 protects developers who have filed permit applications from subsequent changes in local regulations. The developer is entitled to complete the project under the rules and standards in effect at the time of the original permit application.
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