Land Use & Zoning
Texas Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) allows a city to extend planning and subdivision regulations to unincorporated areas within:
A0.5–5 miles of the city limits depending on population✓ Correct
B10 miles of the city limits regardless of population
COnly within the county borders
DUnlimited distance with state approval
Explanation
Under Texas Local Government Code, a city's ETJ extends 0.5 miles (for cities under 5,000 population) to 5 miles (for cities over 250,000 population) beyond city limits. Within the ETJ, the city can regulate subdivisions and certain development.
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