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OPINION: How immigration helps explain the Texas Housing Market

By now, we’ve all heard the success story of the Texas housing market, but the typical narrative is missing a key piece of information.The Lone Star State’s population grew by 1.5 million between 2020 and 2024, thanks largely to huge influx during the pandemic.

By Chris Salcedo · Oct 14, 2025

Study finds higher density housing boosts revenue for Texas cities

A recent report by Texas 2036 and the Center for Sustainable Development at the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture concludes that higher density residential development can generate significantly more net revenue for Texas cities compared to traditional suburban subdivisions.  The study, which examines nine housing developments in Fort Worth, College Station, and Fate, reveals that medium- and high-density developments often yield more revenue through property taxes than they cost to maintain.

The Texas Dispatch · May 12, 2025