S.B. No. 2523 amends the Local Government Code to establish a process for residents and landowners to petition for the release of an area from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The bill specifies that a resident can only file a petition if they reside in the area subject to the release, and landowners can only include parcels for which they have ownership interest. Additionally, the petition must be signed by either more than 50% of registered voters in the area or a majority in value of land title holders, based on the most recent appraisal roll submitted to the municipality.

The bill also introduces new notification requirements for municipalities, mandating that they inform residents and landowners of the petition's receipt and its results within specified timeframes. Furthermore, it allows landowners to opt out of the release before it occurs. The amendments include the addition of new sections and the deletion of outdated language, ensuring clarity and compliance with current appraisal practices. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 42.023, Local Government Code 42.102, Local Government Code 42.104, Local Government Code 42.105 (Local Government Code 42)
Senate Committee Report: Local Government Code 42.023, Local Government Code 42.102, Local Government Code 42.104, Local Government Code 42.105 (Local Government Code 42)
Engrossed: Local Government Code 42.023, Local Government Code 42.102, Local Government Code 42.104, Local Government Code 42.105 (Local Government Code 42)