Loading chat...

TX HB5514

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Schofield

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits municipalities and counties from adopting or enforcing any ordinance, order, zoning variance, or regulation that allows construction of multifamily housing units in areas that consist predominantly of single-family residences

  • Creates a private right of action allowing aggrieved persons to sue municipalities or counties for economic damages or injunctive relief for violations of this prohibition

  • Awards treble damages (triple the actual damages) to persons who prevail in lawsuits brought under this section

  • Waives governmental immunity for municipalities and counties, making them subject to suit and liability under this law

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to allow the construction of multifamily housing in certain areas.

County Government

Last Action

Referred to Land & Resource Management

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Land & Resource Management4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available