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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Notwithstanding any other law, a municipality that is annexing an area under Subchapter C-3, C-4, C-5, or D may also annex with the initial area an additional area if:
(1) the area is adjacent to a right-of-way of a railway line, spur, or other railroad property that is:
(A) contiguous and runs parallel to the municipality's boundaries; and
(B) contiguous to the area being annexed under Subchapter C-3, C-4, C-5, or D; and
(2) each owner of the area agrees to the annexation by the municipality.
(b) For purposes of Subsection (a) or other law with a municipal boundary contiguous requirement, including a municipal charter or ordinance, an area adjacent or contiguous to the initial area being annexed under Subsection (a) is considered adjacent and contiguous to the annexing municipality.
(c) Section 43.054 does not apply to the annexation under this section of the additional area described by Subsection (a).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 43.1057. Annexation of Area Adjacent to Contiguous or Connecting Railroad Right-of-Way - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/local-government-code/loc-gov-t-sect-43-1057/
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