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City lobbyist updates: railroad annexation bill heads to governor; key local bills remain in committee
Summary
The city’s state-affairs update covered a range of bills affecting municipalities — including a railroad annexation bill that passed both chambers and several property tax, annexation and CO/bond calendar items — and flagged deadlines that could kill or advance measures affecting Temple.
Temple — The city’s legislative liaison presented a May 15 update on bills in the 2025 Texas legislative session that could affect Temple finances, annexation authority, and utility and land-use rules.
Stacy (title not specified) summarized bills and deadlines city staff is tracking. She said Senate Bill 250 and companion House Bill 469 — described as a railroad annexation bill — had passed both chambers and was headed to the governor for signature. She also…
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