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Irving City Council Adds Resolution to Agenda About Future of DART

The Irving City Council will consider whether to call a special election on the city’s future with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) at the regularly scheduled Council meeting on Thursday, November 6 at 7 p.m.

Texas Bill Impacting Multifamily Land Use, Zoning in Irving Goes into Effect Sept. 1

Senate Bill 840 requires the city to allow the construction of multifamily apartments and residential mixed-use developments on land that is zoned for office, commercial, retail or warehouse uses, with few exceptions.

Legislation Further Reducing the City's Franchise Fee Revenue Set for May 2 Hearing in Texas House Committee

Senate Bill 924 seeks to redefine some telecommunication services – chiefly, streaming services such as Netflix or Hulu – as not meeting the definition of services that must pay franchise fees. The bill is set for a hearing on May 2 in a Texas House Committee.

Legislation Forcing the City to Allow Accessory Dwelling Units Set for May 1 Hearing in Texas House

SB 673 would require cities to allow accessory dwelling units in any single-family or multi-family zoning district. The bill is set for a hearing on May 1 in the Texas House Land and Resource Management Committee.

Bill Limiting City Authority on Food Establishment Inspections, Noise Control Set for April 9 Vote

Contact legislators today about a bill limiting city authority on food establishments and noise control set for April 9 vote in the Texas House State Affairs Committee.

Bills Reducing Residents' Ability to Influence Zoning Changes Set for April 7 Hearing

The Texas Senate Local Government Committee will hear testimony on bills that reduce the ability of neighbors to influence what happens when zoning changes are requested near their property.

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