HB 299 — The applicability of the law governing a grant program f
This bill covers the applicability of the law governing a grant program for public improvement projects for unincorporated communities in certain counties.
This bill covers the applicability of the law governing a grant program for public improvement projects for unincorporated communities in certain counties.
Author: Morales, Eddie. Filed: 11/09/2026 (H Filed). Caption: “Relating to the applicability of the law governing a grant program for public improvement projects for unincorporated communities in certain counties.”
Subjects: County Government--General (I0096), Economic & Industrial Development--General (I0214). Council document: see the Legislature history page.
Full bill text (Introduced)
Official text from the Texas Legislature. Bill history for HB 299 · Bill text (HTML).
90R55 MZM-D By: Morales of Maverick H.B. No. 299 relating to the applicability of the law governing a grant program for public improvement projects for unincorporated communities in certain counties.
SECTION 1. Section 388.001, Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 388.001. APPLICABILITY. This chapter applies only to : (1) a county that: (A) [ (1) ] has a population of less [ not more ] than 3,000; (B) [ (2) ] is adjacent to at least three counties with populations of less than 10,000; and (C) [ (3) ] is located on an international border ; and (2) a county: (A) that is located on an international border; and (B) in which is partially located a national park of less than 100,000 acres .
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2027.
Sources: Texas Legislature, Today's Filed Bills in the House (11/09/2026), HB 299; 90th Legislature BillLookup history and Introduced bill text.