Sec. 214.902. RENT CONTROL. (a) The governing body of a municipality may, by ordinance, establish rent control if:
(1) the governing body finds that a housing emergency exists due to a disaster as defined by Section 418.004, Government Code; and
(2) the governor approves the ordinance.
(b) The governing body shall continue or discontinue rent control in the same manner that the governor continues or discontinues a state of disaster under Section 418.014, Government Code.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 12.108, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities
Subtitle A - Municipal Regulatory Authority
Chapter 214 - Municipal Regulation of Housing and Other Structures
Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Powers and Duties
Section 214.901. Energy Conservation
Section 214.903. Fair Housing Ordinances
Section 214.904. Time for Issuance of Municipal Building Permit
Section 214.906. Regulation of Manufactured Home Communities
Section 214.907. Prohibition on Certain Value-Based Building Permit and Inspection Fees