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City attorney briefs council on state bills with potential municipal impacts
Summary
The city attorney summarized multiple pending state bills—covering zoning, annexation, franchise rules for solid waste, notice requirements and limits on local debt—and highlighted bills that could reduce local control or affect city finances; staff urged council to monitor and consider outreach to legislators.
GUNTER, Texas — At its May 13 meeting, the Gunter City Council received a legislative update from the city attorney that summarized state bills potentially affecting municipal operations, zoning and finances.
The attorney reviewed several measures under consideration at the Texas Legislature. Items the attorney highlighted included bills that could: require third‑party reviews in planning; change petition…
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