Regulation of home building

How permits, approval processes, building codes and other rules affect how quickly and cheaply homes can be built.

What they call for

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3 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.

Speed up and simplify permits and approvals for new homes

1 member
Steve Toth
House · TX-2 · Republican
“2023 HB 14 – Prevent local government delays in approving property development plans, plats, and inspections. Joint Author”
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Raised the issue without a specific call

2 members
Jon Bonck
House · TX-38 · Republican
“Jon understands the challenges that homebuyers face—complex regulations, rising costs, and bureaucratic hurdles that often stand in the way of owning a home. His extensive experience in real estate has shown him firsthand how outdated policies and red tape can frustrate families and delay their path to stability and wealth-building through homeownership.”
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Mark Lamb
House · AZ-5 · Republican
“He pointed to housing costs, energy prices, agriculture, small businesses, and economic growth as examples of areas where excessive government regulation has made life harder for everyday Americans.”
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