Texas HB3897 amends the Health and Safety Code to modify procedures for annexing territory in an emergency services district by a municipality.

Texas HB3897 amends Section 775.022 of the Health and Safety Code to change the process for annexing territory in an emergency services district by a municipality. If a municipality completes all necessary procedures to annex territory, it must send written notice to the board of the emergency services district. The territory remains part of the district until the board receives the notice and resolves to disannex it. If the board fails to disapprove or approve the disannexation within 30 days, it is considered approved.

Texas HB3897 amends the Health and Safety Code to modify procedures for annexing territory in an emergency services district by a municipality.

Texas HB3897 amends Section 775.022 of the Health and Safety Code to change the process for annexing territory in an emergency services district by a municipality. If a municipality completes all necessary procedures to annex territory, it must send written notice to the board of the emergency services district. The territory remains part of the district until the board receives the notice and resolves to disannex it. If the board fails to disapprove or approve the disannexation within 30 days, it is considered approved.