Update: Legal Challenge to ETJ Release Law Dismissed (for Now)

By Ryan Bennett | Published July 7, 2025 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Update: Legal Challenge to ETJ Release Law Dismissed (for Now)

By Ryan J. Bennett – May 2, 2025 In June 2024, I published an article explaining how Texas property owners can petition to have their land removed from a municipality’s Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), gaining relief from cities’ development restrictions and protection from annexation under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 42, Subchapters D and E, et Read More

What to Do If You’re Sued as a Business Owner

By Ryan Bennett | Published March 31, 2025 | Posted in Business Law | Tagged Tags: business owner, dissatisfied customers, sued | Comments Off on What to Do If You’re Sued as a Business Owner

Lawsuits are an unfortunate reality of operating a business. Former partners, dissatisfied customers, or competitors may pursue legal action that disrupts your operations and adds stress to your life. After you dedicate countless hours of time, energy, and sacrifice to building your business, litigation can feel overwhelming. However, you must respond promptly and strategically. The Read More

Release of Land from an Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (“ETJ”)

By Ryan Bennett | Published June 25, 2024 | Posted in Municipal Law, Real Estate Law | Tagged Tags: Landowner Rights, Municipal Law, Property Release, Texas Legislature | Comments Off on Release of Land from an Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (“ETJ”)

The Texas Legislature recently enacted a law that provides landowners with a means to remove their property from a City’s ETJ. Removal will provide a landowner with an exemption from the City ordinances applicable in the ETJ and protection against future annexation of their property. Property owners in an ETJ may request that their property Read More

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