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Austin ETJ Lawsuit Sparks Property Chaos | Texas News
One hundred seventy property owners are suing Austin after the city abruptly revoked their extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) releases—land outside city limits where Austin previously said it had no control. The dispute centers on Senate Bill 2038, which allows landowners to exit ETJ, but includes a military base exemption. Austin claims the Bee Caves Armory qualifies because it’s federal property with active training, while owners argue it’s run by the Texas Army National Guard and doesn’t meet the law’s definition. The reversal has upended development plans, land values, and…
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