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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A home-rule municipality may take the following actions according to rules as may be provided by the charter of the municipality and not inconsistent with the requirements prescribed by this chapter:
(1) fix the boundaries of the municipality;
(2) extend the boundaries of the municipality and annex area adjacent to the municipality; and
(3) exchange area with other municipalities.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 43.003. Authority of Home-Rule Municipality to Annex Area and Take Other Actions Regarding Boundaries - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/local-government-code/loc-gov-t-sect-43-003/
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