Texas SB2962 modifies the authority of municipalities to remove territory from emergency services districts.

Texas SB2962 amends the Special District Local Laws Code and the Health and Safety Code to change how municipalities can remove territory from emergency services districts. Specifically, it modifies the disannexation process to follow the same rules as full annexations. The bill also repeals Section 775.0235 of the Health and Safety Code and sets an expiration date of September 1, 2025, for municipalities' authority to remove territory and provide emergency services independently. This act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2962 modifies the authority of municipalities to remove territory from emergency services districts.

Texas SB2962 amends the Special District Local Laws Code and the Health and Safety Code to change how municipalities can remove territory from emergency services districts. Specifically, it modifies the disannexation process to follow the same rules as full annexations. The bill also repeals Section 775.0235 of the Health and Safety Code and sets an expiration date of September 1, 2025, for municipalities' authority to remove territory and provide emergency services independently. This act takes effect September 1, 2025.