Houston actually does have zoning laws, but they're called something different: parking minimums [0]. While there might not be any restrictions on what you can

Houston actually does have zoning laws, but they're called something different: parking minimums [0]. While there might not be any restrictions on what you can build, the fact that you need a certain amount of parking will naturally lead to certain types of housing being built. [0]: https://empowertexans.com/around-texas/the-burden-of-parking-minimums/ https://empowertexans.com/around-texas/the-burden-of-parking...