3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Dallas County, Texas.
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Dallas County does not establish historic preservation overlay zones. Historic district designations and rules exist at the city level. Dallas, Highland Park, and University Park each maintain their own historic districts and review boards.
Texas tracks historic resources via the Texas Historic Sites Atlas administered by the Texas Historical Commission. Dallas County has limited landmark authority; cities designate most local landmarks. Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks carry state recognition.
California's Mills Act does not exist in Texas. Texas Tax Code Section 11.24 lets cities and counties exempt part or all of designated historic property's appraised value from local taxes if adopted by the taxing unit.
Tex. Tax Code Sec. 11.24 (Historic Sites Property Tax Exemption)
Sec. 11.24. HISTORIC SITES. (a) The governing body of a taxing unit by official action of the body adopted in the manner required by law for official actions may exempt from taxation part or all of the assessed value of a structure or archeological site and the land necessary for access to and use of the structure or archeological site, if the structure or archeological site is:(1) designat...
1 cities in Dallas County have their own historic preservation rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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