The bill amends Section 388.001 of the Local Government Code to clarify the applicability of the law governing a grant program for public improvement projects in unincorporated communities within certain counties. The revised language specifies that the chapter applies to counties with a population of less than 3,000 that are adjacent to at least three counties with populations under 10,000 and located on an international border. Additionally, it introduces criteria for another category of counties that are located on an international border and partially contain a national park of less than 100,000 acres.

The changes include the insertion of new criteria for eligibility while deleting the previous criteria that were less specific. This restructuring aims to broaden the scope of the grant program to include more counties that meet the new requirements, thereby enhancing opportunities for public improvement projects in these areas. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 388.001 (Local Government Code 388)
House Committee Report: Local Government Code 388.001 (Local Government Code 388)