What does the ETJ release petition request?

It requests release of property from Jonestown’s extraterritorial jurisdiction and includes a checklist of required information and supporting materials.

What materials does the checklist require?

The checklist lists a recorded ownership instrument, legal description, property location map, and a $1,500 application fee. It may also require additional documentation.

Do I need a notary for the ETJ release petition?

No, the petition itself is signed without a notary. If someone other than all property owners submits it, the Agent Authorization Form must be acknowledged before a notary public.

Jonestown, TX · Travis County

No notary required

Petition for Release from the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Property owners use this petition and checklist to request release of property from Jonestown’s extraterritorial jurisdiction and prepare the required application materials.

What this form is

This petition requests release of property from Jonestown’s extraterritorial jurisdiction and lists the information and supporting materials applicants must provide. It asks for applicant and owner details, property location, appraisal district property IDs, acreage, and county. The checklist calls for an ownership instrument, legal description, location map, and a $1,500 application fee; additional documentation may also be requested.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking release of their property from Jonestown’s extraterritorial jurisdiction should complete the petition and assemble the listed supporting materials.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The checklist lists a $1,500 application fee payable by cash, check, or money order.

About notarization

The petition itself is signed without a notary; if someone other than all property owners submits it, the required Agent Authorization Form must be acknowledged before a notary public.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Petition
Download the ETJ release petition and application checklist.
2
Complete The Petition
Provide applicant and property information and complete the petition.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include the ownership instrument, legal description, required property location map, and $1,500 application fee.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the petition and supporting materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the ETJ release petition request?: It requests release of property from Jonestown’s extraterritorial jurisdiction and includes a checklist of required information and supporting materials.
What materials does the checklist require?: The checklist lists a recorded ownership instrument, legal description, property location map, and a $1,500 application fee. It may also require additional documentation.
Do I need a notary for the ETJ release petition?: No, the petition itself is signed without a notary. If someone other than all property owners submits it, the Agent Authorization Form must be acknowledged before a notary public.
How do I submit the ETJ release petition?: Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. The checklist lists a $1,500 fee payable by cash, check, or money order.

Need something notarized?

This Petition for Release from the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.