North Texas alone added over 230,000 new residents in 2024 (source: North Central Texas Council of Governments)—but it’s not just one region seeing the surge. From suburban expansion to small-town revitalization, communities across Texas are growing fast.

With that growth, it’s no surprise that Texas communities are issuing more permits, completing more inspections, and increasing code enforcement. Texans take pride in growing their communities the right way— and rightfully so. However, even the most dedicated teams face hurdles when working with tools that don’t keep up with the pace. 

We created a checklist to help staff explore practical ways to make commercial community development easier, faster, and clearer with digital tools.

Explore practical ways to: