Whenever there exists within the city limits of the city to the extent of at least ten (10) acres, contiguous and adjoining the lines of the city, which is uninhabited or on which there are fewer than one (1) occupied residence or business structure for every two (2) acres of such territory and fewer than three (3) occupied residences or business structures on any one (1) acre of such territory, the City Council may, by ordinance, discontinue said territory as a part of the city. When said ordinance has been duly passed, the Mayor shall enter an order to that effect on the minutes or records of the City Council. From and after the entry of such order said territory shall cease to be a part of the city.
Editor's note:
State law reference-Authority to annex and disannex property is found in V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Chapter 43.