Texas HB5514 prohibits municipalities and counties from allowing multifamily housing in predominantly single-family residential areas.

Texas HB5514 amends the Local Government Code to prevent municipalities and counties from enacting regulations that permit multifamily housing in areas primarily composed of single-family residences. This prohibition applies to ordinances, orders, zoning variances, and other regulations. Individuals who suffer harm due to violations can sue for economic damages or seek injunctive relief. Prevailing parties in such lawsuits are entitled to triple damages. The act waives governmental immunity to the extent of liability created by this section and takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5514 prohibits municipalities and counties from allowing multifamily housing in predominantly single-family residential areas.

Texas HB5514 amends the Local Government Code to prevent municipalities and counties from enacting regulations that permit multifamily housing in areas primarily composed of single-family residences. This prohibition applies to ordinances, orders, zoning variances, and other regulations. Individuals who suffer harm due to violations can sue for economic damages or seek injunctive relief. Prevailing parties in such lawsuits are entitled to triple damages. The act waives governmental immunity to the extent of liability created by this section and takes effect on September 1, 2025.