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TX SB250
TX SB250Relating to municipal annexation of an area adjacent to contiguous or connecting railroad rights-of-way.
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Introduced
11/12/2024
11/12/2024
In Committee
05/09/2025
05/09/2025
Crossed Over
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
Passed
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to municipal annexation of an area adjacent to contiguous or connecting railroad rights-of-way.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Texas local government law to allow municipalities to expand their boundaries by annexing additional adjacent areas connected to railroad rights-of-way under specific conditions. Specifically, when a municipality is annexing an area under certain existing subchapters (C-3, C-4, C-5, or D), it can also annex an extra area if that area is adjacent to a railway line or railroad property that runs parallel to the municipality's boundaries and is contiguous to the initial area being annexed. The key requirement is that each owner of the additional area must agree to the annexation. The bill further clarifies that for the purposes of determining municipal boundary contiguity, such an adjacent area will be considered adjacent and contiguous to the annexing municipality. Importantly, the standard annexation requirements outlined in Section 43.054 of the local government code will not apply to annexations conducted under this new provision, potentially simplifying the annexation process for areas near railroad rights-of-way. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, or otherwise on September 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective immediately (on 05/27/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB250 |
Analysis (Enrolled) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB00250F.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00250F.htm |
Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB00250H.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00250H.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00250E.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00250S.htm |
Analysis (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB00250I.htm |
Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/SB00250I.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00250I.htm |
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