***VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PUBLIC HEARING QUESTIONS - WOSSUM RANCH***

1. Is the ETJ expansion within the rules of the population of the City of Weatherford, as to how far they can extend? 

The extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) is determined by state statute (law) to extend 2 miles beyond the corporate limits of the City of Weatherford. The ETJ therefore is adjusted whenever the boundaries of the city are affected by annexation. Cities with a population of 25,000 to 49,999 have an ETJ boundary of 2 miles beyond the corporate city limits.

2. Is the area in yellow the 80 acres or does it include the purple also?

Yes, It includes the areas in Red, Yellow and Purple.

3. Who will vote on the extension of the ETJ?

There is no vote for an ETJ. That is a state statute (law).

4. Why is it going so far north? Differences in services offered now versus if in ETJ?

The extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) is determined by state statute (law) to extend 2 miles beyond the corporate limits. There are no new services for anyone in the ETJ. This means residents within the ETJ will not be taxed or required to follow the rules and regulations of the City of Weatherford other than platting of new subdivisions, which would have previously been overseen by Parker County.

5. What if we get a different Governor besides Abbott? What if new governor reverse his opinion on laws signed into December?

Questions concerning the powers of the governor’s office should be referred to the Office of the Texas Governor at (800) 843-5789.

6. What can the politicians in Austin do?

Questions concerning the powers of the Texas legislature should be referred to your local representative or senator. You can look up your legislators at wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home.

7. Stonebridge Estates, the green map stops, also borders FM51.  Why does the line have to go thru Stonebridge Estates?

The extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) is determined by state statute (law) to extend 2 miles beyond the corporate limits of the City of Weatherford. The ETJ therefore is adjusted whenever the boundaries of the city are affected by annexation. 

8. Why we didn’t use the Highway as a border?

The extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) is determined by state statute (law) to extend 2 miles beyond the corporate limits of the City of Weatherford. The ETJ therefore is adjusted whenever the boundaries of the city are affected by annexation. 

9. More about the yellow zone, does that push the 2 mile radius further out (Sandy creek Ranch)?

The extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) is determined by state statute (law) to extend 2 miles beyond the corporate limits of the City of Weatherford. The ETJ therefore is adjusted whenever the boundaries of the city are affected by annexation. 

10. What happens when they are inside the new ETJ Boundary?

The extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) is determined by state statute (law) to extend 2 miles beyond the corporate limits. There are no new services for anyone in the ETJ. This means residents within the ETJ will not be taxed or required to follow the rules and regulations of the City of Weatherford other than platting of new subdivisions, which would have previously been overseen by Parker County.

11. Is this meeting just for the annexation of this property?

Yes, public hearings are required by state law.

12. Is the green boundary just the ETJ and do they have to plat with city?

Yes, the green boundary shows the outer limits of the ETJ. Platting of properties within the ETJ is done with City of Weatherford staff at the Department of Development and Neighborhood Service. 

13. How do you all (the City) put out notification of voluntary annexation?

Annexation requests are posted on the City website under Minutes and Agendas as well as in the newspaper of record as required by State law.

14. The annexation is not impacting the whole area?

The annexation is only bringing the requested 80 acres of land into the city limits. This request was made by the landowner. 

15. What happens in the future to the ETJ?

ETJ is determined by state statute (law) and there are no plans for the ETJ.

16. How easy is it to be impacted in the future?

Annexation is voluntary and must be requested by the property owner.