Legal Expertise Isn’t Always the Best Fit
When you think about filing a petition to remove your property from a city’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), your first instinct might be to hire a lawyer. It sounds like a legal process, so why not hire someone with a legal degree, right?
But here’s the problem: most attorneys aren’t focused on ETJ removal. In fact, they often treat it as just one of many practice areas. If you’re paying hourly for someone to Google Chapter 277, that’s not expertise—that’s inefficiency.
This article explains why Free My Property offers a better, more focused alternative.
Lawyers Handle Dozens of Issues—We Handle One
Most ETJ-related attorneys divide their time between litigation, estate planning, zoning disputes, and city council meetings. ETJ petitions? They’re just a file in the stack.
Free My Property was built from the ground up to do just one thing: get landowners out of the ETJ. Our staff is trained in:
- SB 2038 compliance
- Texas Local Government Code Chapter 42
- Election Code Chapter 277 signature requirements
- Remote notarization and city submission protocols
Time, Cost, and Focus—Why Our Model Works
| Feature | Free My Property | Typical ETJ Lawyer |
|---|---|---|
| ETJ-Only Focus | ✅ | ❌ |
| Flat-Rate Pricing | ✅ | ❌ (Hourly Rates) |
| Guaranteed Petition Compliance | ✅ | ❌ |
| Remote Notarization Included | ✅ | ❌ (Referral Only) |
| City Submission and Tracking | ✅ | ❌ (Client-Managed) |
Lawyers often charge hourly with no cost ceiling. Free My Property offers a clear path, fixed costs, and legal-grade documents designed to meet city and state requirements the first time.
It’s Not Just a Legal Issue—It’s a Landowner’s Challenge
You’re not going to court. You’re exercising your rights as a landowner. What you need is an ETJ partner who:
- Understands how cities respond to petitions
- Works across counties like Hays, Travis, and McLennan
- Communicates in plain language—not legal jargon
That’s Free My Property. We’re your advocate from first draft to final release.
What Happens After the Petition Is Filed?
Lawyers often stop at delivery. If the city asks for changes, you’ll be charged again. At Free My Property, we:
- Track petition receipt and deadlines
- Respond to city staff if documentation needs clarification
- Resubmit at no extra charge if your petition is rejected
Our clients get support through the full lifecycle—not just a document in a manila folder.
Hire a Legal Partner—Not Just a Lawyer
You don’t need a retainer to get your property out of the ETJ. You need an expert who lives and breathes this process.
Free My Property is Texas’ only ETJ-exclusive company. We don’t just understand the law—we’ve built a business on mastering it.
📞 Call (512) 842-9112 or visit https://freemyproperty.com/get-started. Let’s get your land back under your control.
About Free My Property
Free My Property is the only service in Texas dedicated solely to removing land from a municipality’s ETJ. With expert-level compliance, direct city engagement, and guaranteed document accuracy, we help landowners reclaim their rights—quickly and affordably.
Visit Free My Property or call (512) 842-9112 to get started today.