TX SB2685

Reduces the time for a municipality to consent to the creation of a political subdivision in its extraterritorial jurisdiction from 90 days to 75 days after receiving a written request

Allows petitioners to bypass municipal consent by petitioning the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) if either a majority of qualified voters OR owners of at least 50% of the land support the petition (changed from requiring both)

Shortens the deadline for municipalities to substantially complete water and wastewater infrastructure from 4.5 years to 3.5 years after the petition filing date

Requires TCEQ to find that a municipality lacks reasonable ability to provide adequate water and wastewater service from existing facilities at reasonable cost before approving creation of a political subdivision without municipal consent

Limits county commissioners courts to participating in district creation proceedings only through submitting written opinions to TCEQ, and repeals several provisions in the Local Government Code and Water Code related to municipal consent procedures