Since 2023, Texas lets you hire independent inspectors or permitters whenever a local government misses its designated permit or inspection deadlines — and immediately after a declared disaster, to speed up rebuilding.
Find a Texas providerIndependent providers unlocked when local govt misses designated timelines (2023)
Immediate private inspections allowed post-disaster for faster recovery
Austin study: cutting multifamily approval time by 3.5 months reduces rents an estimated 4–5%
Sources: state statute summaries, Foundation for Government Accountability research, Manhattan Institute model-bill analysis. Verify current rules with your jurisdiction or a licensed provider.