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Local Government Code §42.001

In force on Dec 18, 2009 · 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.

Every version on file

Effective Sep 01, 1987 · seen Nov 2026–Nov 2026

Attorney General opinions that cite it

GA-0750 (Dec 18, 2009): Authority of a city to reacquire extraterritorial jurisdiction that it previously relinquished pursuant to chapter 42 of the Local Government Code
GA-0630 (Dec 17, 2007): Eligibility of particular owners to sign a zoning changeprotestunder section211.006(d), Local Government Code

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