Bill > HB24

This bill modifies zoning regulation procedures in Texas municipalities by introducing several key provisions. It defines a "proposed comprehensive zoning change" as a municipal proposal that would allow more residential development, either by changing existing zoning regulations uniformly across districts, adopting a new zoning code or map, or creating a zoning overlay district along major roadways. The bill enhances public notice requirements by mandating that in addition to publishing hearing notices in a newspaper, municipalities with websites must also post these notices online. For non-comprehensive zoning changes, the bill establishes new protest procedures allowing property owners to challenge proposed zoning modifications. If property owners representing 20% of the affected or adjoining land areas file a written protest, the proposed change would require a three-fourths vote of the municipal governing body to take effect. For certain residential development-focused changes, the protest threshold is different, requiring a majority vote. The bill also introduces a new requirement for home-rule municipalities to post large notice signs on or near properties subject to zoning changes and creates a presumption of validity for zoning changes that increase residential development if no legal challenges are filed within 60 days. These changes aim to increase transparency and provide more structured procedures for municipal zoning modifications.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB24