Land Use & Zoning
Texas Senate Bill 2 (2023) addressed housing by requiring cities with populations over 10,000 to:
AEliminate all zoning in urban areas
BAllow by-right development for certain uses and reduce barriers to residential development✓ Correct
CCreate mandatory affordable housing units in all new developments
DRequire TREC approval for all new subdivisions
Explanation
Recent Texas legislation has moved to reduce local barriers to housing development. Bills affecting housing production have addressed by-right permits for certain residential developments, reducing arbitrary denial of permits, and streamlining approval processes. Texas has sought to address its housing shortage through legislative reforms.
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