Land Use & Zoning
Texas has adopted the 'Dillon's Rule' in some contexts and 'Home Rule' in others. A Texas Home Rule city (over 5,000 population) has:
ANo power to regulate land use
BBroad authority to adopt and enforce its own regulations including zoning, not limited to what the state expressly grants✓ Correct
CLimited authority to adopt only state-mandated regulations
DAuthority only over commercial zoning
Explanation
Texas Home Rule cities (those with a population over 5,000 that have adopted a home rule charter) have broad authority to exercise any power not prohibited by state law or their charter. This includes zoning, subdivisions, and other land use regulations. General Law cities have only the powers expressly granted by the state.
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