TX HB1698

Creates Chapter 213 in the Texas Property Code establishing procedures to amend restrictive covenants in "multi-zoned subdivisions" - defined as subdivisions platted before 1965 with more than 900 lots, located in two or more municipalities, where at least one portion is zoned for uses not permitted by existing restrictions

Applies only to multi-zoned subdivisions located wholly or partly in municipalities with populations of 30,000 or more that span at least three counties

Requires approval by owners of at least 67% of lots in the affected area to amend restrictions, with only one vote permitted per lot regardless of multiple owners

Mandates written ballots be mailed to lot owners at addresses from appraisal district records, with the ballot recorded in real property records of each county where the subdivision is located before voting occurs

Prohibits property owners from challenging approved amendments in court on grounds of lack of mutuality (that the amendment doesn't apply uniformly to all subdivision property)