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ANNEXATION PROCESS

Joining/Annexation is a three-step process:

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  1. Sign the Petition — For the petition to be submitted, signatures must represent 50% plus 1 of the assessed value of the property within the proposed area. 
    DEADLINE TO SIGN PETITION IS MAY 31, 2026
     

  2. City of Austin Consent
     

  3. Ballot Vote — Once approved, the measure goes on the ballot for a formal vote to join.

UNDERSTANDING THE PETITION PROCESS

The following summarizes the steps for the River Ridge Subdivision to be annexed into the Travis County Water Control & Improvement District No. 17, along with a proposed timeline for the annexation process in accordance with Chapter 49 of the Texas Water Code. 

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STEP 1: Petition for Annexation 

A majority in value of River Ridge Subdivision property owners, according to the Travis County Appraisal District's tax rolls, must sign a petition requesting annexation and file it with the Secretary of the District's Board of Directors. A majority is considered 50% plus 1 of the assessed value

Once the Board has received the petition, it must call a hearing on it. 
 

If the Board finds at the hearing that: (1) the proposed annexation of the Subdivision to the District is feasible, practicable, and to the advantage of the District, and (2) if the District's system and other improvements of the District are or will be sufficient to supply the Subdivision without injuring land already in the District, then the Board may receive the Subdivision as an addition to and to become a part of the District. This hearing or a separate hearing will address the creation of the defined area for the Subdivision. 

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The District must record a copy of the order annexing the Subdivision in the Travis County Public Records. After the order is recorded, the Subdivision will be part of the District, contingent upon favorable election results and the City of Austin's consent. 

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STEP 2: City of Austin Consent 

Annexation of the Subdivision will be conditioned upon the City of Austin consenting to the annexation because a portion of the Subdivision falls within the City's Limited Purpose City Limits. This process will generally take up to 90 days. 

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STEP 3: Special Election â€‹

The District will hold a District-wide election (including the Subdivision property owners) on the Subdivision's assumption of outstanding District bonds, notes, or obligations, (2) the District's ability to issue bonds to serve the area, and (3) creation of the defined area. 

The Subdivision will be required to bear its pro rata share of all bonds, notes, obligations, or taxes that may be owed, contracted, or authorized by the District. 

The Subdivision will be subject to a separate, defined-area tax for improvements serving the defined area. 

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