SRC-PNG S.B. 586 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 586 76R6142 PAM-DBy: Nixon Intergovernmental Relations 3/5/1999 As Filed DIGEST Currently, under Texas law, a municipality is not required to receive county approval prior to annexation of unincorporated areas within the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. This bill would require county approval prior to such municipal annexations. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 586 requires county approval of certain municipal annexations. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Chapter 43B, Local Government Code, by adding Section 43.035, as follows: Sec. 43.035. COUNTY APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION IN CERTAIN AREAS. Prohibits a municipality from annexing an area located outside the county in which the municipality's city hall is located unless the municipality obtains the written approval of the commissioners court of the county in which the area to be annexed is located. SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective. SECTION 3. Emergency clause. Effective date: 90 days after adjournment.