Environmental
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) can affect Texas real estate development by:
AAdding TREC disclosure requirements for listed species
BRestricting development activities that would harm the critical habitat of listed species✓ Correct
CRequiring environmental insurance for all transactions
DProhibiting all development within 100 miles of a listed species
Explanation
The ESA prohibits 'take' of listed endangered or threatened species and their critical habitat. Development activities that destroy or significantly modify critical habitat may require consultation with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and mitigation measures.
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