Land Use & Zoning
Texas law provides that cities in the ETJ of a municipality must comply with subdivision platting requirements. However, property outside any ETJ (in unincorporated areas) is typically regulated by:
ATexas TREC regulations
BCounty subdivision regulations, which are generally less restrictive than city requirements✓ Correct
CNo regulations at all
DState-wide zoning laws
Explanation
In unincorporated areas outside any city's ETJ, county governments have limited land use authority in Texas. Counties can regulate subdivision platting and some infrastructure standards under Chapters 232 and 233 of the Texas Local Government Code, but counties generally cannot adopt zoning ordinances. This creates a less regulated environment than cities.
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