Tex. Local Government Code § 211.055 (2): SMALL LOTS.

(a) Except as provided by this section, a municipality may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, rule, or other measure that requires a small lot to have:

(1) a building plane or other setback greater than:

(A) 15 feet from the front or 10 feet from the back of the property; or

(B) five feet from the side of the property;

(2) covered parking;

(3) more than one parking space per unit;

(4) off-site parking;

(5) more than 30 percent open space or permeable surface;

(6) fewer than three full stories not exceeding 10 feet in height measured from the interior floor to ceiling;

(7) a maximum building bulk;

(8) a wall articulation requirement; or

(9) any other zoning restriction that imposes restrictions inconsistent with this subsection, including restrictions through contiguous zoning districts or uses or from the creation of an overlapping zoning district.

(a-1) Notwithstanding Subsection (a)(1), a municipality may require with respect to a small lot a setback related to environmental features, erosion, or waterways, to the extent authorized by federal or other state law.

(b) A municipality may require with respect to a small lot:

(1) the sharing of a driveway with another lot;

(2) permitting fees equivalent to the permitting fees charged for the development of a lot the use of which is restricted to a single-family residence; or

(3) impact fees, to the extent authorized by Chapter 395.

(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (a)(5), a municipality may adopt or enforce an ordinance, rule, or other measure with respect to a small lot that:

(1) applies to land located in an aquifer recharge zone; and

(2) relates to the protection of an aquifer.

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1127 (S.B. 15), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.