TX HB1901

Establishes tiered distance thresholds from municipal boundaries where areas cannot seek release from extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ): one-quarter mile for cities under 5,000 population, one-half mile for 5,000-24,999, one mile for 25,000-49,999, 1.5 miles for 50,000-99,999, and 2.5 miles for cities of 100,000 or more

Adds a new exemption preventing areas identified in a municipality's long-range master plan for land use, water infrastructure, wastewater infrastructure, or roadways from being released from ETJ through petition or election

Maintains existing exemptions for areas within 5 miles of active military bases, voluntarily annexed areas in fast-growing counties (over 50% growth with population above 240,000), designated industrial districts, and areas under strategic partnership agreements

Retains special protections for municipalities over 1.4 million population in counties over 2 million, preventing ETJ release within 15 miles of active military bases

Applies to petitions and elections filed on or after September 1, 2025