H.B. No. 1033 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. The bill 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 bill removes previous language that limited applicability to counties with specific population and adjacency requirements, thereby expanding the criteria for eligibility. The changes aim to ensure that more counties, particularly those near international borders and national parks, can access grant funding for public improvement projects. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 388.001 (Local Government Code 388)