The bill, H.B. No. 954, amends Section 232.008(a) of the Local Government Code to clarify the authority of counties regarding the cancellation of subdivisions located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of municipalities. The revised language 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 as outlined in Sections 242.001(d)(2) and 242.001(d)(3).

Key changes include the insertion of specific criteria that define the applicable areas for county authority, replacing the broader reference to municipalities. The bill aims to provide clearer guidelines for counties in managing subdivisions in these jurisdictions, ensuring that local governance aligns with the established agreements between municipalities and counties. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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)