Texas HB4978 amends laws on municipal utility districts in extraterritorial jurisdictions, requiring city consent for annexation and service.

Texas HB4978 modifies the creation and operation of municipal utility districts in areas outside city limits. The bill requires the City of Weatherford's written consent for any district to annex land within its extraterritorial jurisdiction. It mandates that districts, municipalities, and counties enter into a memorandum of understanding detailing service provision. The changes apply to districts created after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4978 amends laws on municipal utility districts in extraterritorial jurisdictions, requiring city consent for annexation and service.

Texas HB4978 modifies the creation and operation of municipal utility districts in areas outside city limits. The bill requires the City of Weatherford's written consent for any district to annex land within its extraterritorial jurisdiction. It mandates that districts, municipalities, and counties enter into a memorandum of understanding detailing service provision. The changes apply to districts created after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.