In fact, according to a recent study, regulation “imposed by all levels of government accounts for an average of 40.6 % of development costs (NAHB, O’Leary).”

Sure we need more government help  I think you're missing my point.

I have mixed feelings about this as I am of the opinion the government is generally not the best at administering things in the free market, however I have seen first hand some slum lording of STR's and unsafe practices.I think for now if you are in those TX markets you will have to play ball but I think they will keep pushing new rules on you until people push back.

I can't find any information on the local government website.

I know they have regulations but it seems from the government website you can operate in commercial zones (C-2 C-3 C-4 C-5 UGCCC, IX, RF, RV, CX, SH).

Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae multifamily loans essentially offer low rate, high leverage, non-recourse permanent financing options that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government.

But city governments, schools, public libraries and first responders could face major budget shortfalls."

There are insurers, re-insurers, as well as government policy etc etc that go into rates. 

For example, if a state enacts a law that prohibits individuals from having boats on their property, the state would then enforce that restriction.If the restrictive covenant governs an entire condominium building or a subdivision, they are enforceable by one or all of the property owners in that community.

However, I like the idea of the guaranteed rental income from the government.