Bill

HB 1653

87(R) - 2021
House Land & Resource Management
House Land & Resource Management
Local Government
Annexation

Companion Bill

SB 659

Contact the Author

Tom Craddick

Phone:

512-463-0500

Capitol Office:

Room 1W.9

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Positive

Author(s)

Tom Craddick

Bill Caption

Relating to disannexation of certain areas that do not receive full municipal services.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 1653 would allow certain areas that were exempt from municipal taxation for 20 years and that do not receive full municipal services or were annexed for limited purposes and have never received full municipal services to apply a formal process to disannex from their respective municipalities. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

In some annexed areas, residents do not receive full municipal services but have to pay the same tax as those who do receive full municipal services. HB 1653 would allow these areas to go through a process to disannex from the municipality. HB 1653 promotes limited government, property rights, and individual liberty. For these reasons, Texas Action supports HB 1653.


Contact the Author

Tom Craddick

Phone:

512-463-0500

Capitol Office:

Room 1W.9

Email: