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? 👀👀👀

Russell Richie 🔰🌐🏗🚲♿🏳️‍🌈@drussellmrichie.bsky.social · 11mo ago

A few random thoughts about #yimbytown @yimbytown.bsky.social: 1. Zoning reform is winning. User fees have to be next. 2. Despite our reputation, everyone I met was delightful, and the vibes were awesome. 3. We are growing like crazy. We barely fit in the venue this year!

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.

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!

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! 🤠🏘️

YIMBYtown@yimby.town · 12mo ago

"I think if people are skeptical that building helps affordability, you should look to Austin." (visible here as the green dot at center and the green line at bottom of the graph)

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.

Texans For Housing@texansforhousing.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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

💯💯💯 "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."

Nathan Johnson@nathanfortexas.bsky.social · last yr.

@dallasobserver.com: Another piece of legislation that responded to moves made on the city level is Johnson’s SB 2835, which will allow municipalities to amend their residential building codes to accommodate multi-family developments that are built with a single staircase.  Read more by Emma Ruby:

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.

Stephen Jacob Smith@stephenjacobsmith.com · last yr.

Unfortunately the conditions Denver’s building and fire departments are seeking to impose are the most unreasonable I’ve seen, and if they go through as they’re proposing, nothing will be built. See here: denver.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...

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.

AURA: An Austin for Everyone@aura-atx.org · last yr.

Join us on Wednesday to hang out with fans of transit, housing, and cities! Batch has great food, drinks, indoor space, outdoor space, and a kid-friendly play area. See you there! RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/aura-...

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!

Welcoming Neighbors Network@welcomingneighbors.us · last yr.

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!

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!

Nathan Johnson@nathanfortexas.bsky.social · last yr.

More housing for Texans is on the way. Working together with Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social, we passed my SB 2835, clearing away old codes and outdated modes. These buildings make better use of available land and interior space, and are safer than traditional mega-complex multi-family housing.

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!

YIMBYLAND@yimbyland.com · last yr.

TEXAS PASSES 6-STORY SINGLE-STAIR BILL! 🤠 - Legalizes 6-stories, 4-units/floor, in TX state building code - Cities that adopt standard amendments to state building code would by-default legalize 6-story single-stair apartments - Paves way for streamlined adoption by cities

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!

Texans For Housing@texansforhousing.bsky.social · last yr.

The results are in! Texas legislature passes bipartisan bill to lead statewide housing reform. SB 840 allows homes to be built on underused commercial land, especially areas near jobs and transit, in larger cities. Texas has taken the next step towards housing affordability and opportunity!

🚨 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

The results are in! Texas legislature passes bipartisan bill to lead statewide housing reform. SB 840 allows homes to be built on underused commercial land, especially areas near jobs and transit, in larger cities. Texas has taken the next step towards housing affordability and opportunity!

Happy Housing Day from the #txlege! We met with legislators and advocates from all over the state, doing our part to unlock a future where every Texan has a safe, affordable home. And we got to watch as HB 24, which eliminates the “tyrant’s veto,” passed the Texas House! 🥳 #HousingDayAtTheDome

Congrats to our #txlege leaders who voted out a critical housing reform today, approving HB 24, which reforms notification and valid petition STATEWIDE! Fantastic way to celebrate #HousingDayattheDome!

Good morning! Its #HousingDayattheDome! We'll be talking housing all day with #txlege members and celebrating tonight at our Housing Happy Hour! Join us!

Statewide Elevator reform next session? Lets make it happen #txlege!

Nathaniel Barrett@ncoxbarrett.bsky.social · last yr.

For the real building code sickos