Texas SB 785 stops most cities from banning new HUD-code manufactured homes
Texas Senate Bill 785 took effect Sept. 1 and bars most cities with zoning from banning new HUD-code manufactured homes outright.
Key facts
- Senate Bill 785 took effect Sept. 1 and covers Texas municipalities that have zoning regulations.
- The law applies only to new HUD-code manufactured homes, not used homes or mobile homes built before 1976.
- A city must deny an installation application in writing with a reason within 45 days, or the application is treated as approved.
- League City revised its ordinance, while Pearland said its existing MH district of about 51.32 acres, with a three-acre minimum lot size, already complied.
- The National Zoning Atlas reviewed 579 Texas municipalities and estimated that 255, or 44%, would need to take some action.
- The Zoning Atlas estimate was based on an earlier draft of the bill.
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Source: New Texas law limits city bans on manufactured homes — FOX 26 Houston (via AOL), September 9, 2026. Summary and commentary by RISE Community; read the full story at the source.
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