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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE |
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Title 7. REGULATION OF LAND USE, STRUCTURES, BUSINESSES, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES |
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Subtitle B. COUNTY REGULATORY AUTHORITY |
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Chapter 231. COUNTY ZONING AUTHORITY |
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Subchapter C. ZONING NEAR AMISTAD RECREATION AREA |
Sec. 231.039. ENFORCEMENT; PENALTY; REMEDIES
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(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.