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HB 411

Relating to the repeal of the prohibition against certain municipal or county regulation of the rental or leasing of housing accommodations.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Jon Rosenthal

HB 411 repeals state preemption to allow Texas cities and counties to regulate short-term rentals and housing accommodations locally, affecting property rights, housing supply, and neighborhood impacts.

Left pending in committee
#citygovernment--general(i0060) #countygovernment--general(i0096) #housing--finance(i0407)
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Bill Summary · HB 411

Legislative bill overview

HB 411 would repeal Texas state law that currently prohibits municipalities and counties from regulating short-term rental (STR) properties and other housing accommodations. This would restore local governments' authority to impose their own rules on vacation rentals, licensing requirements, occupancy limits, and related housing matters that are currently preempted by state law.

Why is this important

Local communities have complained that state preemption prevents them from addressing neighborhood disruption, housing availability, and quality-of-life issues caused by concentrated short-term rentals. Conversely, property owners and rental platforms argue that local control would create a patchwork of conflicting regulations that increase compliance costs and reduce housing options. This directly affects affordability, neighborhood character, and property rights across Texas.

Potential points of contention

  • Housing availability vs. investment returns: Stricter local regulations could reduce speculative STR investment, freeing units for long-term rental, but may also reduce returns for property owners who rely on STR income
  • Regulatory consistency: Repealing state preemption would allow cities to regulate differently, creating compliance complexity for platform-based businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions
  • Local control vs. property rights: Supporters see this as restoring local democratic authority; opponents view it as government overreach limiting individual property use rights
  • Affordable housing pressure: Some argue STRs worsen housing affordability in tight markets; others counter that restrictions limit housing supply and investment

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

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