Relating to requirements for the addition of noncontiguous territory to certain special districts.

New Section 49.3021 adds additional notice requirements for petitions to add land to certain districts, requiring certified mail notifications to landowners and county clerks.

New limitation prevents districts from adding noncontiguous land located more than 200 feet from district boundaries under specific sections of the Water Code.

Existing notice procedures for annexation hearings are expanded to include posting notices in public places and publishing in newspapers of general circulation.

Added requirement that petitioners must submit petitions and relevant information to the county commissioners court for review before land can be added to the district.

New requirement mandates that notice of hearings be given at least 14 days before the hearing date through various methods including certified mail and public posting.