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7B. • GeneralCity of League City (Galveston County)

Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, Chapter 125, Article 3, entitled “Zoning Regulations”, and “Appendix A: Definitions”, to revise regulations related to manufactured homes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in response to Senate Bill 785 and Senate Bill 1567 adopted by the 89th Texas Legislature (Director of Planning) The Plann

Presented in: City of League City City Council Meeting on 2026-05-12

Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.2/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (8 - 0)

“Approved on First Reading”

NL

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

AM

Councilmember, Position 1 (Position 1)

YES

TC

Councilmember, Position 2 (Position 2)

YES

TC

Councilmember, Position 3 (Position 3)

YES

CC

Courtney Chadwell

Councilmember, Position 4 (Position 4)

YES

SH

Scott Higginbotham

Councilmember, Position 5 (Position 5)

YES

CT

Councilmember, Position 6 (Position 6)

YES

SS

Councilmember, Position 7 (Position 7)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, Chapter 125, Article 3, entitled “Zoning Regulations”, and “Appendix A: Definitions”, to revise regulations related to manufactured homes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in response to Senate Bill 785 and Senate Bill 1567 adopted by the 89th Texas Legislature (Director of Planning) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0, on April 23, 2026.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.2/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).