Texas Senate bill would allow secondary homes on every lot

The Brief

  • Senate Bill 673 would force cities to allow secondary homes on every lot, regardless of current zoning rules.
  • The bill is being pushed by developers, who say this would increase the supply of housing in the state.
  • Those who oppose the bill said it will just lead to density in neighborhoods and people that don’t want that.
  • The Texas senate is set to vote on the bill tomorrow and, if approved, it will go to the house for approval, and then to the governor’s desk.

The Texas Senate is set to vote on a bill on Thursday that neighborhood advocates warn would kill single-family zoning across the state.

SB 673

Senate Bill 673 would force cities to allow secondary homes on every lot, regardless of current zoning rules.

The bill is being pushed by developers, who say this would increase the supply of housing in the state.

What they’re saying:

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