Policy Issues

We advocate for practical, evidence-based solutions that can help us make housing attainable and affordable for all Texans.

In the 90th Texas Legislative Session, Texans for Housing is focusing on extension of reforms from the 89th Session, expanding property rights and ADUs and building code reforms designed to unlock classic Texas building styles. Our top priorities include:

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — also called casitas, garage apartments, and granny flats — are housing units built on the same lot as a single-family home. They are a low-cost means of adding homes that lets homeowners house family members or earn...

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Parking Reform

Many Texas cities require new homes and businesses to include a minimum number of parking spaces, regardless of the needs of the people who will use them. Those mandates consume land, increase construction costs, and can make otherwise feasible...

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Elevator Reform

More accessible and affordable housing starts with elevator reform. Residential Elevators are critical to expand housing access and improve livability . They support older adults, people with disabilities, parents with strollers, and anyone who has...

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Missing Middle Housing

“Missing middle” housing is the large gap in Texas cities’ current housing supply between single-family homes and large apartment buildings. This type of housing was a historically important component of a city’s affordable housing market that...

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