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Texas lawmakers move to shift zoning power away from neighbors

By Ben Thompson

Legislation initially approved in the state House and Senate would make it harder for residents to petition against local zoning changes.

The Texas Capitol in 2023.
Texas Senate panel considers bill that would ...
Gov. Greg Abbott smiles after signing Senate Bill 2, which will create a state-run education savings account program, during a May 3 event at the governor's mansion in Austin. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)
Gov. Abbott signs $1B education savings account ...
a group of people stand behind a podium on the Texas House floor
Texas House moves to create $3B state-run ...
Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Salado, discusses a bill April 16 on the Texas House floor.
Texas House bill would replace STAAR test with 3 shorter exams
Lawmakers flank Rep. Don McLaughlin, R-Uvalde, as he outlines House Bill 33 on the Texas House floor April 28.
Texas House unanimously approves overhaul of how schools, law enforcement prepare for mass shootings
Texas-based actor Matthew McConaughey points to a lawmaker during an April 23 hearing.
Matthew McConaughey, Texas filmmakers push to inject $500M into state film industry
A neighborhood in Central Texas.
UPDATE: Texas Senate passes bill that would nearly double property tax exemption for seniors, people with disabilities
Flanked by dozens of Texas House Republicans, Rep. Brad Buckley speaks April 17.
Texas House moves to create $1B education savings account program
Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Salado, discusses House Bill 2, which would send $7.7 billion to Texas public schools, on the House floor April 16. Texas House members initially approved the bill with a 144-4 vote. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)
Texas House greenlights bill that would send $7.7B to public schools
Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, discusses his proposal to overhaul school discipline policies April 15 on the Texas House floor. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)
Teachers would have more authority to suspend students under bill greenlit by Texas House
UTSA San Pedro Building
Texas House approves creation of new state cybersecurity command at UTSA
Senate Bill 32 would exempt up to $25,000 of businesses' personal property, such as equipment, furniture and vehicles, from taxation. A proposal approved by the Texas House would enact a $250,000 exemption. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Texas Senate passes bill that would cut taxes for business owners
Texas Capitol
Texas House committee considers consumable hemp bans, tightened regulations