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Senator Bettencourt passes Housing Affordability Bill through Senate 29-2!

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SB 15 Reduces Minimum Lot Sizes to Boost Housing Supply and Lower Costs AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Texas Senate has overwhelmingly passed Senate Bill 15 by a 29-2 vote, marking a major step forward in addressing the state’s growing housing affordability crisis. The bill, authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) and designated a priority bill by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, is now headed to the Texas House of Representatives. “The housing affor…

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Senator Bettencourt passes Housing Affordability Bill through Senate 29-2!

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