H.B. No. 954 amends Section 232.008(a) of the Local Government Code to clarify the authority of counties regarding subdivisions located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of municipalities. The bill specifies that the section applies only to real property outside of a municipality and within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, provided that there is no existing agreement that governs the area. The amendments include the insertion of specific references to agreements under Sections 242.001(d)(2) and 242.001(d)(3) that relate to the apportionment of the area to a county.

The bill aims to streamline the process for counties to cancel subdivisions in these designated areas, thereby enhancing local governance and land use management. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing time for municipalities and counties to adjust to the new legal framework.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 232.008 (Local Government Code 232)
House Committee Report: Local Government Code 232.008 (Local Government Code 232)
Engrossed: Local Government Code 232.008 (Local Government Code 232)