Texas saw fewer residents move from other states during the last year than it did during the COVID-19 pandemic — but still led the country in domestic migration

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A major driver of Texas' population growth in the last year came from net international migration

Texas added 319,569 new residents from abroad between July 2023 and July 2024, estimates show

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Lubbock effectively got rid of single-family zoning last year.

The city loosened its zoning rules to allow duplexes, triplexes & fourplexes in places that previously only allowed single-family homes. apps.texastribune.org/features/202... @carla-astudi.bsky.social @texastribune.org #txlege

Some Texas cities have relaxed their rules to allow more homes to be built.

Austin has nixed parking requirements, reduced minimum lot sizes and allowed up to three units on most single-family lots.
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In 11 Texas cities, detached single-family homes are allowed nearly anywhere homes can go, @carla-astudi.bsky.social & I found.

Denser, cheaper housing like townhomes, duplexes & apartments aren't as welcome — if they're even allowed

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