Bill

SB 659

87(R) - 2021
Senate Local Government
Senate Local Government
Local Government
Annexation

Companion Bill

HB 1653

Contact the Author

Dawn Buckingham

Phone:

512-463-0124

Capitol Office:

E1.810

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Positive

Author(s)

Dawn Buckingham

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

SB 659 would allow certain areas that were exempt from municipal taxation for 20 years and 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. SB 659 would allow these areas to go through a process to disannex from the municipality. SB 659 promotes limited government, property rights, and individual liberty. For these reasons, Texas Action supports SB 659. 

Contact the Author

Dawn Buckingham

Phone:

512-463-0124

Capitol Office:

E1.810

Email: