Texas HB4866 mandates reviews of land development regulations in large counties and municipalities.

Texas HB4866 amends the Local Government Code to establish a process for reviewing, adopting, and modifying land development regulations in counties with populations of 500,000 or more and municipalities with populations of 200,000 or more. The governing bodies must review existing regulations every 10 years, considering impacts on housing, energy and water conservation, and public benefits. Before adopting or modifying regulations, governing bodies must issue an impact statement analyzing fiscal impacts and housing costs.

Texas HB4866 mandates reviews of land development regulations in large counties and municipalities.

Texas HB4866 amends the Local Government Code to establish a process for reviewing, adopting, and modifying land development regulations in counties with populations of 500,000 or more and municipalities with populations of 200,000 or more. The governing bodies must review existing regulations every 10 years, considering impacts on housing, energy and water conservation, and public benefits. Before adopting or modifying regulations, governing bodies must issue an impact statement analyzing fiscal impacts and housing costs.