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HB 5514

AN ACT relating to the authority of a municipality or county to allow the

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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

relating to the authority of a municipality or county to allow the

Subject Areas

County Government--Land Use & Zoning City Government--Land Use & Zoning

Bill Text

relating to the authority of a municipality or county to allow the
construction of multifamily housing in certain areas.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Chapter 250, Local Government Code, is amended
by adding Section 250.014 to read as follows:
Sec. 250.014.  REGULATIONS RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION OF
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL AREAS.  (a)
Notwithstanding any other law, a municipality or county may not
adopt or enforce an ordinance, order, zoning variance, or other
regulation that allows for the construction of a multifamily
housing unit in an area that consists predominantly of single
(b)  A person aggrieved by a violation of Subsection (a) may
bring an action for economic damages or injunctive relief against a
(c)  A person who prevails in an action under this section is
entitled to recover treble damages.
(d)  Governmental immunity of a municipality or county to
suit and from liability is waived to the extent of liability created
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill History

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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the authority of a municipality or county to allow the

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