Annexation of land into the City's corporate limits may be voluntary or involuntary. The Texas Local Government Code (LGC) provides requirements and outlines the process based on the annexation type. The proposed annexation is voluntary and on request of the owner, the City of Schertz, thus Chapter 43, Subchapter C-3 of the Texas Local Government Code is applicable. The City's Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 21.4.8 includes provisions for the processing of voluntary annexation requests.

In 2023, the City of Schertz purchased approximately 10.7 acres of land, located approximately 900 feet northwest of the intersection of FM 482 and Schwab Road, more specifically known as Comal County Property Identification Number 56613, for parks. The approximately 10.6 acre tract is located within the City of Schertz Comal County Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Steve Williams, City Manager of the City of Schertz, has submitted a petition for voluntary annexation of the subject property.

Upon City Council accepting the current petition for voluntary annexation of the approximately 10.7 acres, it would initiate the process to annex and zone the property. The adoption of Resolution 26-R-093 does not annex the subject property, but allows City Council to annex the property by ordinance in the future. An ordinance for annexation of the subject property must be approved by City Council to annex the property, which is tentatively scheduled for the September 15, 2026, City Council meeting. The annexation ordinance will be accompanied by a service agreement to meet the requirements of UDC Section 21.4.8 and LGC 43.0672. The zoning application to accompany the annexation is tentatively scheduled for the September 2, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

Steve Williams, City Manager of the City of Schertz, is requesting voluntary annexation into the City of Schertz because the City-owned property is currently located within the City of Schertz Comal County ETJ. 

Promote the safe, orderly, efficient development and ensure compliance with the City's vision of future growth.

Staff recommends approval of Resolution 26-R-093 accepting a petition for voluntary annexation.

The approval of Resolution 26-R-093, accepting a petition for voluntary annexation, does not have a financial impact on the City; however, the end annexation of the property will. In accordance with Texas Local Government Code (LGC) Chapter 43, the City of Schertz must provide services to the land on the effective date of annexation.

Approval of Resolution 26-R-093.