Senate Bill 1303 will require that notice be given to each property owner who will be included in the expanded ETJ of a proposed annexation plan. Notice must include, among other things, a list of municipal ordinances that would be applicable in the expanded ETJ. Moreover, SB 1303 also requires municipalities to provide a clearly defined digital map of the new ETJ that displays the municipality’s annexation plan along with the newly extended ETJ. The municipality will also be required to bear the cost of creating and maintaining the digital map and ensuring it is accessible to the public.
Tracking Local Government Debt in Texas: 2016 – 2025
Local governments in Texas have accumulated excessive public debt. Strict reforms are necessary to restore fiscal discipline. Key points: In fiscal year 2025, local government borrowing reached nearly $561 billion in combined principal and interest, which is $17,706 in debt per capita. From 2016 to 2025, total local debt rose from $331.8 billion to $561...