| TO: | Honorable Frank Madla, Chair, Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations |
| FROM: | John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board |
| IN RE: | HB585 by Corte (Relating to the requirements for the incorporation of a municipality in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain existing municipalities.), As Engrossed |
The bill would change the procedures for incorporating an area in the extraterritorial jurisdiction or the limited purpose annexation area of certain municipalities. Included in the procedures would be a requirement that the county judge to whom the residents must file a petition for incorporation order an incorporation election to be held as per current statute. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives two-thirds vote in both houses; otherwise, it would take effect September 1, 2005.
Based on data reported to the Secretary of State in March 2004, the average cost of an election for a local government entity is $1.29 per registered voter, although the cost is higher if an election is held on a uniform election date other than the general election. Costs would vary by local government.
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.| Source Agencies: |
| LBB Staff: | JOB, WK, DLBa
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