Texas HB3172 regulates municipal oversight of multifamily and mixed-use developments on religious land.

Texas HB3172 amends the Local Government Code to establish rules for multifamily and mixed-use developments on religious land. The bill mandates that municipalities permit such developments, prohibiting additional zoning or land use changes. It restricts municipal requirements to specific dimensional constraints and building codes. Municipalities can still enforce general requirements like sewer access and stormwater mitigation. The bill allows legal action against municipalities for violations, with potential damages and attorney's fees. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3172 regulates municipal oversight of multifamily and mixed-use developments on religious land.

Texas HB3172 amends the Local Government Code to establish rules for multifamily and mixed-use developments on religious land. The bill mandates that municipalities permit such developments, prohibiting additional zoning or land use changes. It restricts municipal requirements to specific dimensional constraints and building codes. Municipalities can still enforce general requirements like sewer access and stormwater mitigation. The bill allows legal action against municipalities for violations, with potential damages and attorney's fees. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.