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HB 369

Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate the number of dwellings allowed on certain property.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Carl Tepper

Texas HB 369 would restrict municipal authority to limit dwelling units on residential properties, enabling higher-density housing but reducing local zoning control.

Referred to Land & Resource Management
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Bill Summary · HB 369

Legislative bill overview

HB 369 would modify municipal zoning authority in Texas by restricting how cities can regulate the maximum number of dwellings permitted on residential properties. The bill appears designed to limit local governments' ability to enforce single-family zoning or density restrictions on certain parcels, potentially enabling more multi-unit housing development on properties where municipalities currently prohibit it.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects housing supply, local land use control, and the ongoing tension between state-level housing policy and municipal zoning authority. It could increase housing density in Texas cities, potentially lowering housing costs, but would represent a significant shift in local government autonomy over development patterns that communities have established through their zoning codes.

Potential points of contention

  • Local control vs. state preemption: Cities argue zoning is fundamental to municipal self-governance; state-level restrictions on zoning authority represent preemption of local decision-making
  • Neighborhood character and infrastructure: Residents in established neighborhoods may oppose density increases, citing impacts on schools, traffic, parking, and community character
  • Housing affordability trade-offs: While density can theoretically increase housing supply, it may not guarantee affordable units without additional regulations, and could displace existing residents through gentrification

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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