Congratulations to our Executive Director @cityjane.bsky.social on being named to @arnoldventures.bsky.social & @thehill.com “Top Women Shaping Policy 2026” list. 🎉. We’re proud of her leadership and grateful for the work she does every day to expand housing access for Texans. 🏘️

Incredible haul from @yimbytown.bsky.social. Great goodies from @parkingreform.org @urbanistportland.bsky.social @futurewise.bsky.social @desegregatect.bsky.social @texansforhousing.bsky.social @americawalks.bsky.social @yimbyaction.bsky.social Did I forget anyone? 👀👀👀

What's next for Texas? "Our efforts are to get people in homes and help them stay in their homes," Mayville says. Some specifics — ADUs, permit reform, tax reforms, affordable housing requirements, etc.

One big win was SB 840, which allows residential-in-commercial projects (like mixed-use or multifamily housing in commercial areas) It was a widely supported policy, and had the least resistance. "Who cares if someone lives above Costco?" Nosek says.

Moderator Felicity Maxwell adds that the housing wins were largely bipartisan! Maxwell adds that that was the result of the coalition building work going into the most recent session.

"While all of us might have a lot of passion, it's important to talk to the practitioners and the experts on the issues." -Nicole Nosek Once Texans for Reasonable Solutions had expert support, it was easier to move forward with housing legislation

Texas just passed 7 major pieces of housing reform during the recent legislative session, thanks to broad support from different partners.

Texas is paving the way for housing reform, and it was made possible by broad, bipartisan coalitions. Learn from our Texas YIMBYs on how to make that happen for housing reform:

Texans representing @yimbytown.bsky.social! Great discussion with @texansforhousing.bsky.social #txlege housing coalition partners. Great to share our recent housing wins with the #yimbytown audience

YIMBY Idol will be coming home with @texansforhousing.bsky.social #yimbytown #missingmiddle #housingall 3:15pm today!

Join @maxdubler.com and @cityjane.bsky.social and Cheryl Daniel from @abundanthousingma.org today at 3:15 as they compete for YIMBY Idol at #yimbytown! You have to join to vote on the winner... @cayimby.bsky.social @texansforhousing.bsky.social

That's a big W with more progress on the way thanks to the work of @aura-atx.org and @texansforhousing.bsky.social! 🤠🏘️

Housing abundance is good politics, pass it on.

This bill affects all of Texas, but nowhere more so than Austin, where: 1. Simple rezonings regularly spend $10k *investigating* whether they're vulnerable to petitions before even starting. 2. The city itself bundles zoning code tweaks, pays $500k in notification costs, and still loses in court.

Another win for housing reform in TX! Gov. Abbott has also signed SB 840, allowing for more residential development in commercial zoned areas. #txlege #housing

It's official! Governor Greg Abbott has signed HB 24, restoring property rights to local communities and their elected officials across the state! #txlege #housing

💯💯💯 "The law is a win for affordable housing advocates and reflects the Dallas City Council’s recently approved changes to the city's residential development code that could help incentivize developers to build small-scale housing density by removing costly barriers such as extra staircases."

If the Denver city council wants to see what a reasonable set of safety requirements for Single Stair buildings looks like, they should review SB 2835, recently passed by the #txlege & based 1+yr input from local & national stakeholders in Austin lead by @aura-atx.org, AIA Austin and TX 2036.

We'll joining the @aura-atx.org crew at Batch Kolaches this Wednesday 6/18 and providing updates on our #housing wins at the 89th #txlege session! Join us for a great conversation & good time.

Texas just adopted its Starter Homes law SB 15, which caps minimum lot sizes at 3,000 square feet for new >5 acre subdivisions. The first law of its kind in the country! Congrats @texansforhousing.bsky.social!

Texas had a heckuva 2025: - Allowed apartments in commercial zones - Legalized modest starter homes in new subdivisions - Adopted single-stair up to 6 floors in the state bldg code - Ended arbitrary roommate caps in college towns Amazing work by @texansforhousing.bsky.social & coalition!

Thrilled to work with @nathanfortexas.bsky.social @jamestalarico.bsky.social @aura-atx.org & Texas 2036 to pass this critical housing affordability measure through the #txlege. Single Stair Reform will provide more bright, spacious homes for Texas families!

AURA was proud to advocate for this bill every step of the way! Special thanks to @jamestalarico.bsky.social & @nathanfortexas.bsky.social for all of their work on statewide single-stair! Thanks also to Texas 2036 & @texansforhousing.bsky.social for their tireless work on this common sense reform!

As of this morning, Texas has officially legalized apartments in commercial zones across the state! Big ups to @texansforhousing.bsky.social & the bipartisan pro-housing coalition in the Lone Star State!

🚨 SB 673 needs your voice! This crucial ADU bill is stuck in the Calendars Committee and must be placed on the House Calendar by May 27 to move forward. Call calendar committee members and tell them to support SB 673. Texans need more housing options; let's make them easier to build. #txlege #SB673

The results are in! Texas legislature passes bipartisan bill to lead statewide housing reform. SB 840 allows homes to be built on underused commercial land, especially areas near jobs and transit, in larger cities. Texas has taken the next step towards housing affordability and opportunity!

Happy Housing Day from the #txlege! We met with legislators and advocates from all over the state, doing our part to unlock a future where every Texan has a safe, affordable home. And we got to watch as HB 24, which eliminates the “tyrant’s veto,” passed the Texas House! 🥳 #HousingDayAtTheDome

Congrats to our #txlege leaders who voted out a critical housing reform today, approving HB 24, which reforms notification and valid petition STATEWIDE! Fantastic way to celebrate #HousingDayattheDome!

Good morning! Its #HousingDayattheDome! We'll be talking housing all day with #txlege members and celebrating tonight at our Housing Happy Hour! Join us!

Statewide Elevator reform next session? Lets make it happen #txlege!

We are thrilled to be supporting #HousingDayattheDome next Tuesday, May 6th. We'll be bring over 100 housing advocates from across Texas to share our support for key housing bills at the #txlege!

SB 2835, the senate companion bill for single-stair, passed out of the local government committee 6 to 0 on Monday! Recommended for the local/consent calendar 👀

Yes! Supporting SB 840 - Residential in Commercial & SB 2835 - Statewide Single Stair at the #txlege will allow Dallas to unlock even *more* housing growth with this great reform! And thanks to @nathanfortexas.bsky.social for leading the way on Single Stair reforms in TX!

Excellent op-ed from Dallas Housing Coalition ED Bryan Tony and Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity CEO Ashley Brundage on the need to support targeted state level housing reforms in Texas so we can address our housing affordability crisis before its too late! #txlege

New @texansforhousing.bsky.social poll: A majority of registered voters [in TX] support allowing smaller homes on smaller lots…More than 2/3 think it’s a good idea to make it easier to build ADUs, allow vacant office buildings to become homes and allow more homes in business and shopping districts

Texas sending its best to @strongtowns.org National Gathering! And if you can't make it to Providence this June, check out all of @puzycki.bsky.social excellent housing takes here: www.ryanpuzycki.com

Hey #txlege: We can make this happen + more! Supporting bills like SB 15, HB 24, SB 840 & SB 673 means Texans can have: + More affordable, smaller lots + Better property rights locally + Enhanced commercial spaces w/ housing + Casitas & Granny flats statewide Just over 40 days to get it done!

Check out two incredible member leaders from our network @annemariegray.bsky.social of @opennewyork.org & Felicity Maxwell of @texansforhousing.bsky.social telling the incredible stories of their local successes & the power gained from a national network of pro-housing activists & organizers.