The bill amends Chapter 242 of the Local Government Code to grant certain counties and municipalities the authority to regulate subdivisions within a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Specifically, it introduces two new sections: Section 242.0012, which allows counties with populations over 370,000 and more than six municipalities (each with populations under 2,000) to unilaterally amend jurisdiction agreements with municipalities to gain exclusive jurisdiction over the regulation of subdivision platting for "qualified parcels." These parcels must meet specific criteria, including being over 10 acres and intended for residential subdivision into smaller parcels. The bill also outlines the process for counties to amend these agreements, requiring consultation and written notice to the affected municipality.

Additionally, Section 242.0013 establishes a framework for binding arbitration regarding amendments to agreements between counties and municipalities, with specific provisions for qualified parcels. It stipulates that only one arbitration can occur every ten years for the same agreement and mandates that parties must consult and provide notice before initiating arbitration. The authority granted under these amendments applies only to plat applications filed after the respective decisions are made. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

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