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Highway 46 West 38-Acre Residential Rezoning Proposal

New Braunfels

Summary

Residents from Mission Hills Ranch strongly opposed a 38-acre housing rezoning project, citing severe traffic bottlenecks, water shortages, and strained sewer systems. Despite developer offers to upgrade lift stations, council ultimately voted down the request.

At a glance

Total mentions: 1
Last 30 days: 0

Last discussed Mar 23, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Private investment of millions in housing construction and developer-funded infrastructure improvements.

✅Who benefits

The property owner and future homebuyers seeking housing inventory.

⚠️Who could be affected

Existing area residents facing heightened traffic congestion and infrastructure strain.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingMar 23, 2026

City Council — March 23, 2026

Related development

denied

Highway 46 West Residential Development

Would have added 131 single-family homes, increasing local housing inventory but raising neighborhood concerns over traffic and sewage capacity.

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