S.B. No. 2965 amends the Health and Safety Code regarding the annexation of territory in an emergency services district by a municipality. The bill introduces new requirements for municipalities intending to annex such territory, including the preparation of a service plan if required, and mandates that they provide written notice to the district's board within 30 days of completing the necessary procedures. The territory will remain part of the district until the board receives this notice and adopts a resolution to disannex the territory. Additionally, if the municipality disagrees with the board's determination regarding the level of service, it may request arbitration.

The bill also establishes that a board is considered to have approved a disannexation if it fails to respond within 30 days of receiving the municipality's notice. Furthermore, it introduces a new provision for binding arbitration in cases where a municipality disputes the board's determination that its services will not meet or exceed those provided by the district. The request for arbitration cannot be made until 60 days after the municipality receives the relevant resolution or notice from the district. This act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 775.022 (Health and Safety Code 775)
Senate Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 775.022 (Health and Safety Code 775)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 775.022 (Health and Safety Code 775)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 775.022 (Health and Safety Code 775)
Enrolled: Health and Safety Code 775.022, Health and Safety Code 775.0221 (Health and Safety Code 775)