Texas lawmakers laid the foundation for a housing boom. Here’s how.

Texas lawmakers laid the foundation for a housing boom

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Texas lawmakers laid the foundation for a housing boom. Here’s how.

The Legislature passed laws allowing smaller homes on smaller lots and making it harder for neighbors to block new housing.

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