October 30, 2023

A Petition for Release from Lockhart’s ETJ was discussed at Monday night’s Special City Council meeting.

Pictured left to right (front row): Mayor Pro-Tem Angie Gonzales-Sanchez, Mayor Lew White, Councilmember District 3 Kara McGregor. Pictured left to right (back row): Councilmember District 1 Juan Mendoza, Councilmember At-Large Brad Westmoreland, Councilmember District 4 Jeffry Michelson, Councilmember District 2 John Castillo.

Upcoming Meetings

November 21 – Regular Session

December 5 -- Regular Session

December 19 -- Regular Session

Petition for Release from Lockhart ETJ:

PHAU-Lockhart 450, LLC filed a petition requesting the property’s release from Lockhart’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. The petition was filed in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code 42.101-105.

City Council moved that PHAU-Lockhart 450, LLC’s petition to remove property from the City’s ETJ be denied because S.B. 2038 is an unconstitutional delegation of Legislative authority and it conflicts with the Texas Local Government Code section 42.023. The City does not consent to a reduction of its ETJ.

Additionally, Council authorized the City of Lockhart to join the City of Grand Prairie’s lawsuit in challenging the constitutionality of S.B. 2038.

ATTENTION: This is a recap of the highlights of action taken at the October 30, 2023, special Council meeting/work session. The complete agenda can be found by visiting: City of Lockhart, TX (lockhart-tx.org).