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Abbott Targets Local Housing Rules | Texas News
Governor Greg Abbott is blaming local governments for soaring housing costs, vowing to crack down on what he calls “costly mandates” that make construction more expensive. He’s pushing for new legislation to stop cities and counties from imposing unnecessary rules like dog parks, swimming pools, or height restrictions on apartment buildings—and threatens to withhold sales tax revenue from offenders. Already signed bills from 2025 aimed to simplify building codes, but Abbott says localities are sidestepping them. He’s also spotlighting homeowners’ struggles with renovations, proposing easier…
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