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Council approves owner‑led ETJ release for seven tracts totaling ~264 acres
Summary
Council approved a petition to release seven tracts totaling about 264.52 acres from Socorro's ETJ after staff said the petitioner owned a majority by value, meeting the statutory test in Texas Government Code §42.104.
A separate ETJ release petition (item 33) filed by an owner of seven tracts — totaling approximately 264.52 acres — was approved by the council on Dec. 4 after staff concluded the petitioner satisfied the statutory option based on land value.
City Manager Adriana Rodarte told the council the petitioner owns all affected parcels and that, "in accordance with the Texas Government Code section 42.104, the petition is signed by the holder of a majority in value of the property," and staff therefore recommended approval. The city attorney disclosed a conflict of interest and recused himself from the item; council proceeded after confirming staff analysis and advised that standard recording and follow‑up would proceed.
The motion to approve carried by voice vote. Council members noted that this petition was more straightforward than earlier, multi‑owner petitions because a single holder owned the parcels and staff could readily use CAD records to confirm valuations.
