Sec. 231.039. ENFORCEMENT; PENALTY; REMEDIES. (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.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities
Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority
Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority
Subchapter C. Zoning Near Amistad Recreation Area
Section 231.031. Legislative Findings; Purpose
Section 231.032. Areas Subject to Regulation
Section 231.033. Zoning Regulations Generally
Section 231.034. Compliance With Comprehensive Plan
Section 231.036. Zoning Commission
Section 231.037. Procedure Governing Adoption of Regulations and District Boundaries
Section 231.038. Special Exception