Texas SB1844 allows voters to petition for disannexation if a municipality fails to provide services.

Texas SB1844 amends the Local Government Code to allow a majority of qualified voters in an annexed area to petition for disannexation if the municipality fails to provide services. The petition must be posted and published before being circulated. If the governing body does not act within 60 days, petitioners can file a lawsuit. The court can order disannexation and award attorney's fees if the municipality did not meet its obligations or provide services in good faith. The act takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1844 allows voters to petition for disannexation if a municipality fails to provide services.

Texas SB1844 amends the Local Government Code to allow a majority of qualified voters in an annexed area to petition for disannexation if the municipality fails to provide services. The petition must be posted and published before being circulated. If the governing body does not act within 60 days, petitioners can file a lawsuit. The court can order disannexation and award attorney's fees if the municipality did not meet its obligations or provide services in good faith. The act takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise on September 1, 2025.