House Bill No. 1901 proposes amendments to the Local Government Code regarding the release of certain areas from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction through petition or election. The bill introduces specific distance criteria based on the population of the municipality, establishing that areas within one-quarter mile to two-and-a-half miles of corporate boundaries are subject to different regulations depending on the municipality's population size. Additionally, the bill outlines other conditions under which areas may be exempt from extraterritorial jurisdiction, including proximity to military bases and areas identified in a municipality's long-range master plan for infrastructure.

The bill also modifies existing provisions by deleting certain criteria related to voluntary annexation and strategic partnership agreements while adding new exemptions. The changes will only apply to petitions or elections filed after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to clarify and update the process for municipalities and residents regarding extraterritorial jurisdiction and its implications.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 42.101, Local Government Code 42.151 (Local Government Code 42)