Senate Bill No. 2523 amends the Local Government Code to establish new procedures for residents and landowners seeking to release an area from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The bill specifies that a resident can only file a petition for release if they reside in the area in question, and that the petition must include only parcels for which the owners have an ownership interest. Additionally, the bill modifies the requirements for petition signatures, stating that a majority in value of landowners must be based on the aggregated appraised value of real property as indicated by the most recent appraisal roll.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision allowing landowners to opt out of the release before it occurs. It mandates that municipalities notify residents and landowners of the petition's receipt and the results of the petition within specified timeframes. The changes aim to enhance transparency and ensure that the interests of landowners and residents are adequately represented in the process of altering extraterritorial jurisdiction. 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)