Kingsbury, TX · Guadalupe County
Petition Requesting Voluntary Annexation of Territory by Owners
This petition lets owners of vacant territory, or territory with fewer than three qualified voters, ask the City of Kingsbury to annex their property described in an attached Exhibit A.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Property owners use this petition to ask the City Commission to extend Kingsbury’s municipal limits to include the tract described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A. The petition states that the property is contiguous and adjacent to the city, is no more than one-half mile wide, and that each owner or other person or entity with an interest signs and acknowledges it. It also addresses a development-agreement waiver for certain agriculturally appraised property.
Who needs it
Owners of vacant territory, or territory with fewer than three qualified voters, may use this petition to request annexation by the City of Kingsbury.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; each person named in that block signs the petition and acknowledges it before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the voluntary annexation petition and the attached Exhibit A for the property description.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the owner names and property details, and arrange for all owners or interested parties to sign.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the petition’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and acknowledge the petition during your online video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized petition and Exhibit A to the City Commission of Kingsbury.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Kingsbury. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete this voluntary annexation petition?
- Describe the property using the attached Exhibit A, complete the owner information and signatures, and have the petition acknowledged before a notary. Submit it to the City Commission.
- Do I need to attach Exhibit A?
- Yes. The petition refers to the property description by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A and incorporates that exhibit into the petition.
- Can I use an online notary for this petition?
- Texas has authorized online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can take an acknowledgment; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Who must sign and acknowledge the petition?
- The form states that each corporation, entity, and person owning the land or having an interest in any part of it must sign and acknowledge the petition.
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