Texas Legislature
State lawmakers have made no bones about how they plan on alleviating the housing shortage in Texas: stripping cities of their ability to regulate space through zoning. Zoning has traditionally been the purview of municipalities, allowing local officials (elected or otherwise) to plot out what things can be built where in a way that makes…
If enacted, House Bill 32 would remove the existing requirement for landlords to issue a notice to vacate before initiating eviction proceedings, except in cases involving nonpayment of rent; enable landlords to obtain a summary judgment for eviction without a hearing; and allow landlords to file for eviction in neighboring precincts where they may get…
Real estate reporters are constantly asking state legislators what bills we should be keeping an eye on and what’s happening with things like low-income housing tax credits, accessory dwelling units, and, of course, property taxes. But the Dallas Housing Coalition just rolled out a “lege tracker” webpage that’s going to make our jobs a little…
A Texas Senate Bill approved in 2023 is changing the way Dallas handles zoning cases related to nonconforming uses. In simple terms, SB 929 requires municipalities to provide compensation and notice to property owners before revoking their use of a property. This law applies to properties that were previously allowed to be used in a…
Concern about concrete batch plants near residential neighborhoods isn’t just a Dallas thing. It’s also rampant in Tarrant and Grayson counties, and North Texas lawmakers are taking those concerns to the state Capitol this week as the 89th Texas legislative session kicks off in Austin. Texas regulatory agencies and lawmakers are proposing amendments and bills…
