HB 24

"🚨 Heads up, Texas: Your right to protest what happens in your own neighborhood just got weaker.

Texas House Bill 24 was passed under the claim that it “modernizes” zoning laws to help speed up housing development. But here’s what it really does:

🔹 It takes away your right to protest big zoning changes.
If a city calls the rezoning “comprehensive” (which could mean entire districts or major corridors), nearby property owners lose their ability to force a supermajority city council vote—even if those changes bring high-rises, traffic, or other major disruptions to your area.

🔹 You may never even be told it’s happening.
Cities no longer have to send you mail about these changes. They can just post it online or in the newspaper. If you miss it? Too bad.

🔹 You only get 60 days to sue—even if the process was flawed or deceptive.
After that, the change is considered perfectly legal, no matter what.

🔹 Developers can be put in charge of notifying the public.
That means the same people pushing for rezoning can be the ones deciding how—and if—you get informed. Talk about a conflict of interest.

🔹 There’s no oversight or tracking.
No rules to ensure the signs were posted right. No audits. No public logs. No consequences.

🛑 This bill didn’t come from regular people. It came from real estate PACs, pro-growth coalitions, and developers looking to fast-track their projects. And it passed with support from groups like the Texas Association of Builders, TPPF, Americans for Prosperity, and even some affordable housing nonprofits.

👉 Who loses?
Everyday Texans. Homeowners. Renters. Local neighborhood groups. Anyone who wants a voice in what happens on their street.

This isn’t just a zoning bill. It’s a blueprint for silencing public input—quietly, legally, and permanently.

If this concerns you, share it. Let people know that HB 24 isn’t just policy—it’s a warning.
📣 Your voice matters. But this bill makes it harder to use it.
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