District Consent Requirement

Sec. 49.237. DISTRICT CONSENT REQUIREMENT. (a) This section applies only to a district that: (1) provides potable water or sewer service; (2) contracts for or employs peace officers; (3) maintains a fire department; (4) has within its boundaries: (A) a private airport with a runway exceeding 5,900 feet in length; and (B) a hotel; and (5) is located in two counties. (b) The area within a district described by Subsection (a) may not be included without the consent of the district in the boundaries of a municipality that provides law enforcement or fire protection services. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1356 (S.B. 1498), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.