By Camelia Juarez and Moses Leos III

A tighter deadline to approve or deny proposed developments could strain cities as they attempt to manage growth.

Ultimately, city planners fear new rules per House Bill 3167, also known as the “shot clock bill,” could lead to developments that might not be up to code and might not be transparent to their citizenry.

Beginning Sept. 1, HB 3167, signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott June 14, will force cities like Dripping Springs and Kyle to appro...