Texas SB854 regulates municipal approval for multifamily and mixed-use developments on religious land.

Texas SB854 amends the Local Government Code to establish rules for multifamily and mixed-use developments on religious land. The bill mandates that municipalities permit such developments, provided they meet local regulations. It prohibits municipalities from imposing certain restrictions, such as height limits, setbacks, and parking requirements, unless necessary for compliance with federal law. The bill also allows municipalities to apply general regulations like sewer and water access, stormwater mitigation, and building codes.

Texas SB854 regulates municipal approval for multifamily and mixed-use developments on religious land.

Texas SB854 amends the Local Government Code to establish rules for multifamily and mixed-use developments on religious land. The bill mandates that municipalities permit such developments, provided they meet local regulations. It prohibits municipalities from imposing certain restrictions, such as height limits, setbacks, and parking requirements, unless necessary for compliance with federal law. The bill also allows municipalities to apply general regulations like sewer and water access, stormwater mitigation, and building codes.