Texans For Housing

CONGRATULATIONS Felicity Maxwell The Hill “Top Women Shaping Policy 2026” The list is comprised of 50 women who have built influence and wield power to achieve progress and fulfill a purpose. From staffers to state lawmakers to advocates, These women are the muscle pushing through the complexities of a polarized landscape to deliver meaningful change. Thank you to The Hill, for this recognition - I’m honored to work each day to improve housing access for all Texans, and welcome this spotlight on the leadership of women across the political spectrum working tirelessly to address the most critical challenges of our society.” -Felicity Maxwell

Congratulations to our Executive Director @cityjane.bsky.social on being named to @arnoldventures.bsky.social & @thehill.com “Top Women Shaping Policy 2026” list. 🎉.

We’re proud of her leadership and grateful for the work she does every day to expand housing access for Texans. 🏘️

Incredible haul from
@yimbytown.bsky.social. Great goodies from @parkingreform.org @urbanistportland.bsky.social @futurewise.bsky.social @desegregatect.bsky.social @texansforhousing.bsky.social @americawalks.bsky.social @yimbyaction.bsky.social

Did I forget anyone? 👀👀👀

What's next for Texas?

"Our efforts are to get people in homes and help them stay in their homes," Mayville says.

Some specifics — ADUs, permit reform, tax reforms, affordable housing requirements, etc.

One big win was SB 840, which allows residential-in-commercial projects (like mixed-use or multifamily housing in commercial areas)

It was a widely supported policy, and had the least resistance.

"Who cares if someone lives above Costco?" Nosek says.

Moderator Felicity Maxwell adds that the housing wins were largely bipartisan!

Maxwell adds that that was the result of the coalition building work going into the most recent session.

"While all of us might have a lot of passion, it's important to talk to the practitioners and the experts on the issues." -Nicole Nosek

Once Texans for Reasonable Solutions had expert support, it was easier to move forward with housing legislation

Texas just passed 7 major pieces of housing reform during the recent legislative session, thanks to broad support from different partners.

HAPPENING NOW PLENARY SESSION in the Ballroom Everything is Bigger in Texas Crafting Coalitions for Transformative Housing Reform Felicity Maxwell Nicole Nosek James Mayville II Brennan Griffin MONDAY • SEPTEMBER 15 - 10:00 AM

Texas is paving the way for housing reform, and it was made possible by broad, bipartisan coalitions. Learn from our Texas YIMBYs on how to make that happen for housing reform:

Texans representing @yimbytown.bsky.social! Great discussion with @texansforhousing.bsky.social #txlege housing coalition partners. Great to share our recent housing wins with the #yimbytown audience

YIMBY Idol will be coming home with @texansforhousing.bsky.social #yimbytown #missingmiddle #housingall 3:15pm today!

The three contestants!

Yimby Idol logo

Join @maxdubler.com and @cityjane.bsky.social and Cheryl Daniel from @abundanthousingma.org today at 3:15 as they compete for YIMBY Idol at #yimbytown! You have to join to vote on the winner... @cayimby.bsky.social @texansforhousing.bsky.social

That's a big W with more progress on the way thanks to the work of @aura-atx.org and @texansforhousing.bsky.social! 🤠🏘️

Video here from @activetowns.bsky.social focusing on street transformations in front of local Parisian schools. These are being rolled out citywide so hopefully some newer ones to check out while you are there. bsky.app/profile/acti...

Housing abundance is good politics, pass it on.

This bill affects all of Texas, but nowhere more so than Austin, where:
1. Simple rezonings regularly spend $10k *investigating* whether they're vulnerable to petitions before even starting.
2. The city itself bundles zoning code tweaks, pays $500k in notification costs, and still loses in court.

Another win for housing reform in TX! Gov. Abbott has also signed SB 840, allowing for more residential development in commercial zoned areas. #txlege #housing

It's official! Governor Greg Abbott has signed HB 24, restoring property rights to local communities and their elected officials across the state! #txlege #housing

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"The law is a win for affordable housing advocates and reflects the Dallas City Council’s recently approved changes to the city's residential development code that could help incentivize developers to build small-scale housing density by removing costly barriers such as extra staircases."

If the Denver city council wants to see what a reasonable set of safety requirements for Single Stair buildings looks like, they should review SB 2835, recently passed by the #txlege & based 1+yr input from local & national stakeholders in Austin lead by @aura-atx.org, AIA Austin and TX 2036.

We'll joining the @aura-atx.org crew at Batch Kolaches this Wednesday 6/18 and providing updates on our #housing wins at the 89th #txlege session! Join us for a great conversation & good time.

More than ok - actual housing leaders! Rs in Texas, Montana & Florida are proof that you can be conservative, pro-growth and lead on housing reform. Its a lesson that many long time D state leaders seem unwilling to learn.

Texas just adopted its Starter Homes law SB 15, which caps minimum lot sizes at 3,000 square feet for new >5 acre subdivisions.

The first law of its kind in the country! Congrats @texansforhousing.bsky.social!

Texas had a heckuva 2025:
- Allowed apartments in commercial zones
- Legalized modest starter homes in new subdivisions
- Adopted single-stair up to 6 floors in the state bldg code
- Ended arbitrary roommate caps in college towns

Amazing work by @texansforhousing.bsky.social & coalition!

Thrilled to work with @nathanfortexas.bsky.social @jamestalarico.bsky.social @aura-atx.org & Texas 2036 to pass this critical housing affordability measure through the #txlege. Single Stair Reform will provide more bright, spacious homes for Texas families!

AURA was proud to advocate for this bill every step of the way!

Special thanks to @jamestalarico.bsky.social & @nathanfortexas.bsky.social for all of their work on statewide single-stair!

Thanks also to Texas 2036 & @texansforhousing.bsky.social for their tireless work on this common sense reform!

As of this morning, Texas has officially legalized apartments in commercial zones across the state! Big ups to @texansforhousing.bsky.social & the bipartisan pro-housing coalition in the Lone Star State!

Jeff Leach: 512-463-0544

Janie Lopez: 512-463-0640

Ramon Romero Jr.: 512-463-0740

Carl Tepper: 512-463-0676

Your call can make a difference! Let’s push for more affordable housing options in Texas. 💪🏡

#txlege #SB673

Call these Calendars Committee members NOW to urge them to support SB 673:

Todd Hunter: 512-463-0672

Toni Rose: 512-463-0664

Terry Canales: 512-463-0426

Stan Gerdes: 512-463-0682

Cody Harris: 512-463-0730

Ana Hernandez: 512-463-0614

Ann Johnson: 512-463-0389

🚨 SB 673 needs your voice!

This crucial ADU bill is stuck in the Calendars Committee and must be placed on the House Calendar by May 27 to move forward. Call calendar committee members and tell them to support SB 673. Texans need more housing options; let's make them easier to build.
#txlege #SB673

Please do! Happy to share more details if needed!