Dallas was still mulling short-term rentals into the late night; no vote by 9 p.m.

The Dallas City Council was still considering possible new rules as of 9 p.m. on Wednesday that could restrict where short-term rentals can operate and make...

Ed Zahra listened to a virtual public speaker who was in favor of short-term rentals during a Dallas City Council meeting Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Zahra wore a “Homes not hotels” shirt and spoke in opposition to short-term rentals at the meeting.

Dallas City Council members Chad West and Adam Bazaldua listened to a discussion about short-term rentals on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. More than 50 public speakers spoke about the rentals. The departments argued a ban would force nearly all short-term rentals registered with the city to shut down and would make enforcement difficult. City officials have also been saying since at least April that it may not provide the swift option to shut down problem properties as many residents hope.

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