Galveston
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land
Galveston is a STR-driven beach economy. TX preempts most HOA 'residential use' bans (Tarr v. Timberwood Park 2018) and the city explicitly allows STR in every zone except R-0. $250 GVR registration is mild; the real edge is West End SFH 4BR rent-to-ADR spread and Seawall condos for year-round occupancy. Hurricane/windstorm insurance is the operating drag.
STR allowed in every zone except R-0; flat $250/yr registration; no cap, no owner-occupancy, no inspection. Texas Supreme Court (Tarr 2018) blocks most HOA residential-use challenges. Tourist-driven economy. Downsides: hurricane insurance, 3-strikes complaint regime, GCAD personal-property tax on furnishings.
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