News Flash

Legislature Close to Enacting Laws that Restrict City Authority

The Texas Legislature will vote in the next few days on legislation that would restrict the city’s ability to enforce zoning and development rules, including what can be built in residential areas.

House Bill 3921/Senate Bill 1787

These bills woul...

Legislation Affecting Residential Zoning Passes from Committee

House Bill (HB) 3921, which would strip a city of its ability to enforce existing regulations regarding lot sizes and setbacks on small lots in residential zoning districts, was voted out of the House Land and Resource Management Committee last week. If e...

Mayors Weigh In on HB 2127, Voice Concerns Over Local Control

HB 2127, also known as the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, is being considered today in Austin. Read Mayor Rick Stopfer’s co-authored article in the Dallas Morning News to learn more about how this bill may impact municipalities in Texas.

Texas Legislature Considers Bills to Limit City's Authority on Residential Property

Committees in the House and Senate of the Texas Legislature are considering legislation this week that would:

• Allow multiple residential units on property
• Reduce lot sizes and setbacks
• Allow single-family homes to be used as an amenity for rent in residentia...

Hearing Tuesday on Legislation to Change City Authority

House Bill 2127 and Senate Bill 814 are sweeping bills that would limit or eliminate local authority in several “fields” where some state regulation exists. At a hearing three weeks ago, several legislators and witnesses testified that...

City of Irving Legislative Program Adopted by City Council

One of the City of Irving’s main goals going into the upcoming legislative session is seeking an increase in the homestead exemption that the city can offer to residential households. The current exemption is at the maximum 20 percent of apprais...

Recap of 87th Texas Legislative Session

The City of Irving is preparing for the 88th Legislative Session, which officially begins Jan. 10. Filing bills can begin Nov. 14, and many entities and legislators are already drafting legislation. This is a short recap of the issues the City of Irving h...