For those family and friends in Midlothian, looks like the City Council can start annexing under 100 tracts of property at a time in just 90 days.
We have to get our State Representatives to pass a bill that takes away that power from government and gives it back to the people by allowing those being annexed to vote on it.
Usually, annexation comes up every legislative session. Each year, they make it a bit more complicated for the city to annex, but still defeat every bill that allows for a vote.
Write your representatives. For those in Midlothian, here they are:
Senator Kip Averitt
River Square Center, 215 Mary, Suite 303
Waco TX 76701
(254) 772-6225
Senator Bob Deuell
18601 LBJ Freeway, Ste. 400
Mesquite TX 75150
Phone: (972) 279-1800
Representative Jim Pitts
310 W. Jefferson, Suite 1
Waxahachie TX 75165
(972) 938-9392
Representative Helen Giddings
1510 North Hampton, #220
DeSoto TX 75115
(972) 224-6795