Bill > HB950

This bill adds a new section to the Texas Local Government Code that establishes clear requirements for municipalities when they annex land for full purposes, defining "full municipal services" as a comprehensive set of seven service types including police, fire, and emergency medical services, solid waste collection, water and wastewater facilities, road maintenance, and other municipal infrastructure. The bill mandates that municipalities must provide these full services at their own cost within a specific timeframe: for land annexed before September 1, 2025, services must be provided by September 1, 2029, and for land annexed after that date, services must be provided within four years of annexation. Importantly, municipalities are prohibited from charging landowners fees for these services or requiring landowners to fund service-related improvements or dedicate land. If a municipality fails to provide full services within the required timeframe, an affected landowner can file a legal action seeking disannexation, with the burden of proof on the municipality to demonstrate compliance. The bill aims to protect landowners' rights and ensure that annexed areas receive comprehensive municipal services in a timely and equitable manner.

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