Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Travis County, TX (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Travis County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Travis County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Specific Plans Overview
Travis County has limited zoning authority compared to municipalities. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 240 grants counties only narrow powers over subdivisions, flood plains, and a few enumerated topics. Use districts and specific plans of the city sense are not available.
Travis County Zoning Limited by Texas Statute
Few RestrictionsTex. Local Gov. Code Sec. 232.001 (Plat Required - County Subdivision)
Sec. 232.001. PLAT REQUIRED. (a) The owner of a tract of land located outside the limits of a municipality must have a plat of the subdivision prepared if the owner divides the tract into two or more parts to lay out:(1) a subdivision of the tract, including an addition;(2) lots; or(3) streets, alleys, squares, parks, or other parts of the tract intended by the owner of the tract to be de...
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses by City in Travis County
1 cities in Travis County have their own zoning overlays & bonuses rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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