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Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 231.139. Enforcement; Penalty; Remedies

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The commissioners court may adopt orders to enforce this subchapter, any order adopted under this subchapter, or a zoning regulation.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person violates this subchapter or a zoning regulation. An offense under this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000. Each day that a violation occurs constitutes a separate offense. Trial shall be in the district court.

(c) If a building or other structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained or if a building, other structure, or land is used in violation of this subchapter, an order adopted under this subchapter, or a zoning regulation, the appropriate county authority, in addition to other remedies, may institute appropriate action to:

(1) prevent the unlawful action or use;

(2) restrain, correct, or abate the violation;

(3) prevent the occupancy of the building, other structure, or land; or

(4) prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use on or about the premises.

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