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Local Government Code §42.001

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In force on Sep 01, 1987 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1987 · same as today's text

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.

History: Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 08, 2026.

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