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August 24, 2017

Title: New Laws for Annexed Cities in Texas
Topic: Annexation Walls

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Millions of Texans choose to live outside the city limits. It is estimated that by 2018, just one year away, the population outside the Houston City Limits will exceed the population within. GOOD NEWS: We now have more rights to protect our decision to live outside the city walls!

James Quintero is the Director of the Center for Local Governance at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, he will be discussing SB6, the Texas Annexation Right to Vote Act, signed by Governor Abbott. The new law requires large cities to obtain consent from those being annexed before taking action.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are some of the growth rates in large cities around the country compared to Harris County?

How many Texans reside in unincorporated areas across Texas?

Were some smaller cities in Texas being annexed by larger cities without a vote?

Does the new law apply to all counties, or just the larger ones?

Are Legislators from smaller counties being bullied by Legislators from larger counties? How bad was it during the Special Session?

Side Note: Do Legislators from smaller counties oppose school choice? If so, why?

Does SB6 give Texans more rights? James Quintero calls it a “monumental win”…

Will SB6 affect shady forced annexation districts like MUD Districts?

Did the Kingwood Tea Party play a key role in getting SB6 passed?

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