Texas HB4946 amends Local Government Code to allow certain counties to adopt zoning regulations for unincorporated areas.

Texas HB4946 amends the Local Government Code to allow specific counties to adopt zoning regulations for unincorporated areas. The bill applies to counties with populations between 93,000 and 99,000, 45,000 and 46,000, 24,600 and 26,000, or 17,000 and 17,700. Counties can adopt regulations for population density, building locations, water and wastewater facilities, and other purposes. The bill outlines procedures for adopting zoning regulations, including public hearings and notice requirements. It also establishes a planning commission to recommend zoning boundaries and regulations.

Texas HB4946 amends Local Government Code to allow certain counties to adopt zoning regulations for unincorporated areas.

Texas HB4946 amends the Local Government Code to allow specific counties to adopt zoning regulations for unincorporated areas. The bill applies to counties with populations between 93,000 and 99,000, 45,000 and 46,000, 24,600 and 26,000, or 17,000 and 17,700. Counties can adopt regulations for population density, building locations, water and wastewater facilities, and other purposes. The bill outlines procedures for adopting zoning regulations, including public hearings and notice requirements. It also establishes a planning commission to recommend zoning boundaries and regulations.