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TX HB4689
Bill
Status
3/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Hillary Hickland
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AI Summary
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Allows municipalities to annex additional areas adjacent to railroad rights-of-way (railway lines, spurs, or other railroad property) when already annexing nearby territory under existing annexation subchapters
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Requires the railroad right-of-way to be both contiguous and running parallel to the municipality's boundaries, and contiguous to the area already being annexed
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Requires all property owners in the additional area to agree to the annexation
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Establishes that areas adjacent or contiguous to the initial annexation area are legally considered adjacent and contiguous to the annexing municipality for purposes of state law, municipal charters, and ordinances
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Takes effect immediately upon two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to municipal annexation of an area adjacent to contiguous or connecting railroad rights-of-way.
Transportation
Last Action
Laid on the table subject to call
5/13/2025