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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Joshua Fechter

Vacant offices, strip malls may get new life as housing in Texas’ largest cities

Empty real estate in downtown Brownwood on Sep 9, 2020.
Empty warehouses and other abandoned commercial real estate will face an easier path to become housing after the Texas House gave its first approval to a bill that changes certain zoning laws. (Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune)

Empty offices, vacant strip malls and warehouses could help solve Texas’ housing affordability crisis after state lawmakers advanced legislation Tuesday.

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