Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 42.001

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 42.001 - Purpose of Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

The legislature declares it the policy of the state to designate certain areas as the extraterritorial jurisdiction of municipalities to promote and protect the general health, safety, and welfare of persons residing in and adjacent to the municipalities.

Tex. Loc. Gov't. Code § 42.001

Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1987.