Texas 89th Legislature
City Government--annexation
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
City Government--annexation Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (8)
Relating to a limitation on a county's authority to require a cash bond before approving the construction of a pipeline.
Relating to a limitation on a county's authority to require a cash bond before approving the construction of a pipeline.
Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality.
Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality.
Relating to the release of certain areas from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction by petition or election.
Relating to the release of certain areas from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction by petition or election.
Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages in areas annexed by certain municipalities.
Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages in areas annexed by certain municipalities.
Relating to municipal annexation of an area adjacent to contiguous or connecting railroad rights-of-way.
Relating to municipal annexation of an area adjacent to contiguous or connecting railroad rights-of-way.
Relating to connection of utilities by certain entities in certain subdivisions formerly located in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Relating to connection of utilities by certain entities in certain subdivisions formerly located in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Relating to disannexation of certain areas of a municipality for failure to provide services.
Relating to disannexation of certain areas of a municipality for failure to provide services.
Relating to territory in an emergency services district that is annexed by a municipality.
Relating to territory in an emergency services district that is annexed by a municipality.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on city government--annexation passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 8 laws related to city government--annexation. These bills were authored by 8 different legislators and address various aspects of city government--annexation policy in Texas.
- Did city government--annexation bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- City Government--annexation legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 4 House bills and 4 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most city government--annexation bills?
- The leading authors of city government--annexation legislation include Sen. Angela Paxton (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Charles Creighton (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Charlie Geren (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on city government--annexation issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for city government--annexation legislation?
- Among the 8 city government--annexation bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 6 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to city government--annexation in Texas law?
- City Government--annexation legislation frequently overlaps with City Government, Utilities, Utilities--general. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- When do Texas city government--annexation laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some city government--annexation bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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