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TX HB5514
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Schofield
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Awards treble damages (triple the actual damages) to persons who prevail in lawsuits brought under this section
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Waives governmental immunity for municipalities and counties, making them subject to suit and liability under this law
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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