TX SB1965

Establishes additional notice requirements for special districts seeking to annex noncontiguous land that is more than three miles from district boundaries or located in a different county than the district

Applies to districts governed by Water Code Chapters 51, 53, 54, 55, or 65, as well as municipal management districts under Local Government Code Chapter 375

Requires districts to notify the county clerk of the county where the proposed annexation is located at least 30 days before the hearing, unless the county waives notice

Mandates certified mail notice to all taxable property owners in the proposed annexation area (other than petitioners) at least 14 days before the hearing, unless waived by the owner

Grants commissioners courts the authority to request petitions and relevant information for review, and prohibits annexation if petitioners fail to comply with such requests

Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to petitions submitted on or after that date