Governor Abbott signs laws to tackle housing affordability crisis

18 Aug 2025

Governor Abbott signed a suite of housing bills in Austin aimed at lowering costs, cutting red tape, and expanding access to affordable housing statewide.

Developers, local governments, and advocacy groups have welcomed the changes, which include new incentives for multifamily housing and faster permitting.

Source: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-signs-laws-to-combat-statewide-housing-crisis-in-austin

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