Texas’s New Manufactured Housing Law: What SB 785 Means for Landlords and Investors

HUD-code manufactured home on a Texas residential lot, representing the new SB 785 zoning law

A new Texas law took effect September 1, 2026, changing how cities can zone manufactured homes. Here is what landlords, investors, and property owners need to verify before they buy, place, or rent one. Direct answer: Starting September 1, 2026, Texas cities with zoning rules must allow new HUD-code manufactured homes by right in at […]