Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a petition for release from the City of Killeen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction submitted by Mack Purifoy for approximately 20 acres out of the W. Allen Survey, Abstract No. 24. The subject property is locally addressed as 8524 Brewer Lane, Salado, Texas.
Body
DATE: April 1, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Wallis Meshier, Executive Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Petition requesting release from the extraterritorial jurisdiction
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
During the 2023 Legislative Session, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill (S.B.) 2038, which amended Texas Local Government Code (TLGC) Chapter 42 to allow the owner(s) of property located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of a municipality to petition that municipality for release from the ETJ. This amendment became effective on September 1, 2023.
On February 10, 2025, staff received a petition for release from the ETJ from Mack Purifoy, the owner of the subject property.
With the adoption of S.B. 2038, TLGC Chapter 42 now requires the municipality to release the area from the ETJ if the landowner obtains the required number of signatures on the petition. Furthermore, TLGC Sec. 42.104(d) states: “If a municipality fails to take action to release the area […] by the later of the 45th day after the date the municipality receives the petition or the next meeting of the municipality's governing body that occurs after the 30th day after the date the municipality receives the petition, the area is released by operation of law.”
TLGC Sec. 42.023 provides that the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality may not be reduced unless the governing body of the municipality gives its written consent by ordinance or resolution.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms to all applicable City policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
This is not applicable.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
This is not applicable.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
This is not applicable.
If not, where will the money come from?
This is not applicable.
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
This is not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the petition requesting release from the ETJ in accordance with Chapter 42 of the Texas Local Government Code.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
This item has been reviewed by Planning and Legal staff.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Petition
Maps
Deed
Presentation