89R1994 DRS-D
By: Schofield H.B. No. 5514
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the authority of a municipality or county to allow the
construction of multifamily housing in certain areas.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 250, Local Government Code, is amended
by adding Section 250.014 to read as follows:
Sec. 250.014. REGULATIONS RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION OF
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL AREAS. (a)
Notwithstanding any other law, a municipality or county may not
adopt or enforce an ordinance, order, zoning variance, or other
regulation that allows for the construction of a multifamily
housing unit in an area that consists predominantly of single
family residences.
(b) A person aggrieved by a violation of Subsection (a) may
bring an action for economic damages or injunctive relief against a
municipality or county.
(c) A person who prevails in an action under this section is
entitled to recover treble damages.
(d) Governmental immunity of a municipality or county to
suit and from liability is waived to the extent of liability created
by this section.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.