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Church Land Becomes Affordable Housing | Odessa News
A shrinking South Austin church is selling its land to build 64 affordable housing units — but neighbors fought back with a petition. Under old rules, that petition could’ve blocked the project. Now? Not even close. Thanks to Texas’ new House Bill 24, which stripped neighbors of veto power over housing developments, the city council approved it unanimously. The law’s designed to crush “not-in-my-backyard” resistance and tackle the state’s housing crisis — turning what was once a neighborhood showdown into a swift win for needed homes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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