Mandatory Parking Spaces in Texas

What is happening? A mechanic in Pasadena, TX wants to open his own shop. The City of Pasadena says that while another mechanic had a shop in the same space with only 5 parking spaces, the new mechanic will need 28 parking spaces.

Why is this important? Welcome, private property advocates who are challenging the constitutionality of the Pasadena ordinance.

How will this be important? What happens if this case makes it way to the Texas Supreme Court where it may impact larger Texas cities.

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