TITLE

Annexation remains high on Texas Legislative agenda

AUTHOR(S)

Preston, Darrell

PUB. DATE

December 1997

SOURCE

Bond Buyer;12/09/97, Vol. 322 Issue 30288, p28

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Report on the controversy which surrounded the annexation-related bill during the 1997 Texas Legislature, which was adjourned in June, 1997. Reference to the controversy surrounding the Houston's 1996 decision; Information on the consideration being given to the bill by, municipal utility districts (MUD); Examination of the testimony given by Mayor, Kirk Watson.

ACCESSION #

9712131369

Tags: LEGISLATION

 

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