Senate Bill 840  & senate bill15​

Do you have questions about SB 840 and SB 15?
​Please submit questions using the form here.

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Pre-Application Screening form here.  
Use form above for project eligibility under SB 840 or SB 15

The 89th Texas Legislature passed multiple laws that limit the zoning authority of the City of Dallas.

SB 840 states that certain Texas cities, including Dallas, cannot prohibit the development of multifamily housing in zoning designations that permit commercial activities, such as retail and office. The law also addresses the City's ability to regulate certain standards, such as density, parking, setbacks, floor area, and height, in these areas. 


SB 15 states that certain Texas cities, including Dallas, cannot prohibit the creation of new small lot subdivisions on land over five acres that is not platted and is zoned for single family uses. The law also addresses the City's ability to regulate certain standards, such as setbacks, lot coverage, and height in these subdivisions. 

Pre-Applications Screening flowchart

View SB 840 flowchart PDF here. 

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RESOURCES


SB 840 Information Sheet   | SB 15 Information Sheet

RPS under SB 840 - Example 1 - Single Family to MF-2(A)
RPS under SB 840 - Example 2 - Single Family to RR 
CPC Briefing,  8/7/25:  PPT | Video

SB 15 PDF
SB 840 PDF
List of PDs (Planned Development)
Dallas Development Code (Volume III) 


Frequently Asked Questions 

Question: 
Is it true that SB 840 eliminates the requirement to amend my development plan? 
Answer: 
Not exactly. Compliance with development plans is still required; however, any amendments to the plan related to an SB 840 eligible project must be administratively (staff-level) reviewed/approved.