Relating to the authority of a municipality to authorize the creation or expansion of a political subdivision in the corporate boundaries or extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality.

SB 2295 requires Texas municipalities to formally approve via ordinance any new or expanded political subdivisions (such as special districts) within their city limits or nearby extraterritorial jurisdiction. It directly affects cities and the entities seeking to form or grow within municipal boundaries, including emergency services districts. The bill mandates that city councils must pass specific ordinances authorizing such creations or expansions, replacing previous default rules. This change takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies to all new or expanded local government entities in these areas.