Texas HB1779 regulates accessory dwelling units, prohibiting certain restrictions and requiring streamlined permitting processes.

Texas HB1779 amends the Local Government Code to regulate accessory dwelling units. It defines an accessory dwelling unit as a residential housing unit on a lot zoned for a single-family home or duplex. The bill prohibits political subdivisions from imposing certain restrictions, such as preventing the construction of accessory dwelling units or requiring specific setbacks. It mandates that political subdivisions process permit applications ministerially and consider only compliance with building codes.

Texas HB1779 regulates accessory dwelling units, prohibiting certain restrictions and requiring streamlined permitting processes.

Texas HB1779 amends the Local Government Code to regulate accessory dwelling units. It defines an accessory dwelling unit as a residential housing unit on a lot zoned for a single-family home or duplex. The bill prohibits political subdivisions from imposing certain restrictions, such as preventing the construction of accessory dwelling units or requiring specific setbacks. It mandates that political subdivisions process permit applications ministerially and consider only compliance with building codes.