Texas SB2593 grants border counties authority to regulate residential land use and creates a criminal offense for violations.

SB2593 amends the Texas Local Government Code to allow counties bordering the United Mexican States to regulate residential land use. The commissioners court can adopt zoning regulations for unincorporated areas within platted residential subdivisions or tracts subject to Subchapter B, Chapter 232. Regulations may cover building size, lot occupancy, dwelling units per acre, setbacks, essential services, and permitted land use. The court must hold a public hearing and publish notice before adopting regulations.

Texas SB2593 grants border counties authority to regulate residential land use and creates a criminal offense for violations.

SB2593 amends the Texas Local Government Code to allow counties bordering the United Mexican States to regulate residential land use. The commissioners court can adopt zoning regulations for unincorporated areas within platted residential subdivisions or tracts subject to Subchapter B, Chapter 232. Regulations may cover building size, lot occupancy, dwelling units per acre, setbacks, essential services, and permitted land use. The court must hold a public hearing and publish notice before adopting regulations.