H.B. No. 3484 amends the Government Code to facilitate agreements between border municipalities in Texas. The bill introduces new provisions that allow such agreements to be formalized through reciprocal ordinances or similar language enacted by each municipality. Additionally, it permits municipalities to extend the provisions of the chapter to agreements that were established prior to the enactment of this legislation through a joint resolution.

Furthermore, the bill establishes eligibility criteria for funding and financing methods for facilities, services, and infrastructure created under these agreements. Specifically, any property governed by these agreements, located within 30 miles of the border municipality, will be considered within the state for the purposes of accessing various forms of financial assistance, including grants and loans. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, contingent upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 763.003 (Government Code 763)