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Texas Special District Local Laws Code - SDLL § 8048.0601. Municipal Authority

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

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, a municipality has exclusive authority in the district to:

(1) issue building permits and certificates of occupancy;

(2) enforce the municipality's building codes;

(3) enforce the municipality's health regulations regarding food establishments, public swimming pools, and standing water; and

(4) perform an inspection necessary to accomplish the purposes of this subsection.

(b) A fee for a permit or certificate issued by a municipality for use in the district may not exceed the fees charged for the same permit or certificate issued for use in the corporate limits of the municipality.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Special District Local Laws Code - SDLL § 8048.0601. Municipal Authority - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/special-district-local-laws-code/sdll-sect-8048-0601/

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