Why Choosing the Right Expert Matters
Removing your property from a city’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) in Texas isn’t a casual paperwork process. It’s a legal action that hinges on strict documentation, timeline compliance, and proper city submission. Senate Bill 2038 gave landowners new rights—but the right execution makes all the difference.
So how do you choose the right expert to help you? This guide walks you through key criteria, questions to ask, and how Free My Property checks every box.
What to Look for in an ETJ Removal Expert
- Do They Specialize in ETJ Removal—or Is It Just One of Many Services?
The process is too technical to trust to someone who handles it occasionally. Look for:
- A team focused exclusively on ETJ removal in Texas
- Knowledge of Senate Bill 2038, Chapter 42, and signature law (Chapter 277)
- Familiarity with the Texas Municipal League (TML) checklist
Free My Property was built specifically for this purpose. We don’t juggle other legal work. We get your land out of the ETJ—full stop.
- Can They Guarantee Signature Compliance?
ETJ petitions are rejected most often for invalid signatures. Under Chapter 277 of the Texas Election Code, each signature must include:
- Printed name
- Voter registration or DOB
- Handwritten signature
- Date and residence address
Free My Property includes signature audits and provides a notarized Affidavit of Signature Compliance to eliminate this risk.
- Do They Offer Notarization and Submission Support?
Many experts hand you a template and wish you luck. That doesn’t cut it.
- We offer remote online notarization that’s legally valid across Texas
- We prepare the full petition and file it directly with the city
- We communicate with city officials and track release timing
- Do They Work With Your County?
Check that they’re not just statewide, but locally informed. Free My Property works extensively in:
- Hays County
- Travis County
- McLennan County
We’re not learning on your file. We’ve likely already released property near yours.
Questions to Ask Before You Hire Anyone
- How many successful ETJ removals have you handled?
- Do you provide a signature compliance review?
- Can you help with notarization and city submission?
- Do you guarantee your documentation meets SB 2038 and Election Code 277?
- Do you offer flat-fee pricing or charge hourly?
Why Free My Property Is the Right Choice
We aren’t a law firm or a consulting shop juggling different projects. We’re the only company in Texas focused exclusively on ETJ removal. That’s all we do, every day.
- Flat-rate pricing
- Signature and petition guarantee
- Remote notarization included
- 100-day turnaround for most releases
Get the Right Help, Get Released Faster
Senate Bill 2038 gives you the right to request ETJ release. Free My Property ensures you don’t lose that opportunity to paperwork errors or incomplete filings.
Schedule a free consultation today or get started online.
About Free My Property
Free My Property is Texas’ only service dedicated exclusively to removing land from a municipality’s ETJ. Our team combines legal accuracy, city experience, and fast action to ensure your petition is valid, timely, and successful.
Visit Free My Prioerty or call (512) 842-9112 to get started today.