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Plan Commission hears overview of state development law; adopts 2026 meeting schedule
Summary
Planning staff provided a long refresher on Texas zoning and subdivision law, including Local Government Code requirements and Senate Bill 15 implications; commissioners also adopted the proposed 2026 meeting schedule.
Kevin Smith of Planning & Inspections delivered an expanded refresher on the legal framework that governs development in Texas and the role municipalities play in zoning and subdivisions.
Smith explained that cities must operate within state law and cited Local Government Code chapters governing zoning and subdivisions. He said municipalities set minimum requirements for development but cannot conflict with state law, and he…
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