Tex.
Local Gov't Code Section 43.9051
Effect of Annexation on Public Entities or Political Subdivisions
(a)
In this section, “public entity” includes a county, fire protection service provider, including a volunteer fire department, emergency medical services provider, including a volunteer emergency medical services provider, or special district described by Section 43.062 (Procedures Applicable)(b)(2)(B).(b)
A municipality that proposes to annex an area shall provide to each public entity that is located in or provides services to the area proposed for annexation written notice of the proposed annexation within the period prescribed for providing the notice of, as applicable:(1)
the hearing under Section 43.0673 (Public Hearing); or(2)
the first hearing under Section 43.063 (Annexation Hearing Requirements), 43.0683 (Notice of Proposed Annexation), or 43.0693 (Notice of Proposed Annexation).(c)
A municipality that proposes to enter into a strategic partnership agreement under Section 43.0751 (Strategic Partnerships for Continuation of Certain Districts) shall provide written notice of the proposed agreement within the period prescribed for providing the notice of the first hearing under Section 43.0751 (Strategic Partnerships for Continuation of Certain Districts) to each political subdivision that is located in or provides services to the area subject to the proposed agreement.(d)
A notice to a public entity or political subdivision shall contain a description of:(1)
the area proposed for annexation;(2)
any financial impact on the public entity or political subdivision resulting from the annexation, including any changes in the public entity’s or political subdivision’s revenues or maintenance and operation costs; and(3)
any proposal the municipality has to abate, reduce, or limit any financial impact on the public entity or political subdivision.(e)
The municipality may not proceed with the annexation unless the municipality provides the required notice under this section.
Source:
Section 43.9051 — Effect of Annexation on Public Entities or Political Subdivisions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.43.htm#43.9051 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
