Land Use & Zoning
Texas law limits a city's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) to a radius based on the city's population. A city with a population between 25,000 and 49,999 has an ETJ of:
A1 mile
B2 miles✓ Correct
C3.5 miles
D5 miles
Explanation
Under Texas Local Government Code Section 42.021, the ETJ extends: 1/2 mile for cities under 5,000; 1 mile for 5,000–24,999; 2 miles for 25,000–49,999; 3.5 miles for 50,000–99,999; 5 miles for 100,000+. The ETJ is the area outside city limits where the city has regulatory authority over subdivisions and some land uses.
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