Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Local Government Code § 233.067: CIVIL PENALTY.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
TITLE 7. REGULATION OF LAND USE, STRUCTURES, BUSINESSES, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
SUBTITLE B. COUNTY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
CHAPTER 233. COUNTY REGULATION OF HOUSING AND OTHER STRUCTURES
SUBCHAPTER C. FIRE CODE IN UNINCORPORATED AREA

(a) The appropriate attorney representing the county in civil cases may file a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover from a person who violates the fire code a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $200 for each day on which the violation exists. In determining the amount of the penalty, the court shall consider the seriousness of the violation.

(b) The county shall deposit amounts collected under this section in the fund and for the purposes described by Section 233.065(c).

Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 296, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1991. Renumbered from Sec. 235.007 and amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch; 1420, Sec. 12.003(4), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

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