The Texas Home Ownership and Market Efficiency Act, also known as the Texas HOME Act, aims to address the ongoing housing availability and affordability crisis in Texas, which is exacerbated by excessive local government regulations. The Act emphasizes that such regulations hinder housing supply, economic growth, and the development of public infrastructure, ultimately making housing less accessible. It seeks to empower citizens to challenge over-regulation and ensure compliance with state law, as local governments have been known to continue imposing burdensome regulations despite legislative efforts to curb them.

Key provisions of the Act include amendments to the Local Government Code that limit local government authority over land use and development. Notable insertions include a prohibition on counties regulating lot sizes and dimensions, restrictions on higher standards for road construction than those imposed on the county itself, and the invalidation of contracts for full-purpose annexation that do not follow proper procedures. Additionally, the Act establishes that municipalities cannot regulate water and wastewater facilities that meet state and federal standards and prohibits counties from requiring developers to adhere to additional rules beyond those set by the county's regulations. The Act also repeals certain sections of the Local Government Code to streamline regulations and enhance development efficiency.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 212.172, Water Code 13.2451, Water Code 54.016, Water Code 54.0161, Water Code 54.021 (Water Code 13, Water Code 54, Local Government Code 212)