H.B. No. 2512 amends the Local Government Code to establish new procedures for the release of certain areas from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The bill specifies that the extraterritorial jurisdiction cannot be reduced without the municipality's written consent, except in specific cases such as judicial apportionment or compliance with certain sections of the law. Notably, it introduces new provisions that allow for the release of areas under specific conditions, including those subject to strategic partnership agreements and those located in municipalities with populations exceeding certain thresholds.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for residents to petition for the release of their area from extraterritorial jurisdiction, requiring a petition signed by at least five percent of registered voters in the area. It mandates that municipalities notify residents and landowners of the petition within seven business days of receipt. Furthermore, it includes a provision that allows landowners the opportunity to opt out of removal from the extraterritorial jurisdiction before any release occurs. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and apply to petitions filed after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 42.101, Local Government Code 42.151 (Local Government Code 42)
House Committee Report: Local Government Code 42.101, Local Government Code 42.151 (Local Government Code 42)
Engrossed: Local Government Code 42.101, Local Government Code 42.151 (Local Government Code 42)
Senate Committee Report: Local Government Code 42.101, Local Government Code 42.151 (Local Government Code 42)
Enrolled: Local Government Code 42.023, Local Government Code 42.101, Local Government Code 42.151, Local Government Code 42.152 (Local Government Code 42)