Texas HB3578 grants border counties authority to regulate residential land use and creates a criminal penalty for violations.

Texas HB3578 amends the Local Government Code to allow counties bordering the United Mexican States to regulate residential land use. The bill applies to unincorporated areas with more than two dwelling units per acre. Regulations can cover building size, lot occupancy, dwelling units per acre, setbacks, open space, and utilities. The commissioners court must hold a public hearing and publish notice before adopting regulations. Changes require a majority vote, or three-fourths if protested by 20% of affected landowners. Violations are misdemeanors with fines up to $1,000 per day.

Texas HB3578 grants border counties authority to regulate residential land use and creates a criminal penalty for violations.

Texas HB3578 amends the Local Government Code to allow counties bordering the United Mexican States to regulate residential land use. The bill applies to unincorporated areas with more than two dwelling units per acre. Regulations can cover building size, lot occupancy, dwelling units per acre, setbacks, open space, and utilities. The commissioners court must hold a public hearing and publish notice before adopting regulations. Changes require a majority vote, or three-fourths if protested by 20% of affected landowners. Violations are misdemeanors with fines up to $1,000 per day.