Rowlett council votes down plan to reclassify 23-acre Merritt Road parcel for 185 townhomes

Nov 18, 2025

After hours of testimony from residents, property owners and the developer, Rowlett City Council denied the proposed change to the comprehensive plan and the developer's regulating plan for a 185-unit townhome project at 8500 Merritt Road by a 1–6 vote.

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Rowlett City Council rejected a request to amend the city’s comprehensive plan and to adopt a regulating plan that would have allowed BridgeTower/Bridgetower Homes to build 185 townhome units at 8500 Merritt Road.

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