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Digest
HB 3978 amends the Local Government Code to limit municipal annexation of areas with populations under 200 people. A city may annex such an area only if more than 50% of registered voters sign a petition approving annexation, and if the voters do not own 50% of the land, then more than 50% of landowners must also sign the petition. Additionally, municipalities may only annex one such area per calendar year​.
Author (1)
Keresa Richardson
Contact the Author
Rep. Keresa Richardson
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0738
Capitol Office:
EXT E2.416
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