Bill > HB3275

This bill restricts municipalities in Texas from requiring a minimum number of parking spaces for commercial buildings, with two key exceptions. Starting September 1, 2025, cities will no longer be able to adopt or enforce local ordinances that mandate a specific minimum number of parking spaces for commercial construction projects. However, municipalities can still regulate accessible parking for people with disabilities in accordance with state and federal disability access laws. The prohibition on minimum parking requirements applies only to commercial buildings with construction completed on or after September 1, 2025, meaning existing buildings and those in progress before that date are not affected. This legislation represents a significant change in local land use regulation, potentially giving commercial property developers more flexibility in design and reducing mandatory parking infrastructure that might not always align with changing transportation needs and urban planning trends.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB3275