Figure 2.2
Annexation by Decade
Beginning in the 1970s, Austin began an aggressive annexation program; however, changes in State law in the late 1980s slowed and even reversed much of that activity. In the late 1990s, in an attempt to manage growth, Austin annexed numerous municipal utility districts (MUDs). The ability to annex additional land since the 1990s was further reduced due to subsequent changes in State law. Despite the added restrictions, Austin continues to use annexation as a tool to strategically manage its growth.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED DRAFT - APRIL 2012