Sec. 231.229. ENFORCEMENT; PENALTY. (a) The commissioners court may adopt orders to enforce this subchapter or an order or development regulation adopted under this subchapter.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person violates this subchapter or an order or development regulation adopted under this subchapter. 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 justice court.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1227, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 958 (H.B. 3464), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
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 K. Development Regulations in Hood County
Section 231.221. Legislative Findings; Purpose
Section 231.222. Areas Subject to Regulation
Section 231.223. Development Regulations Generally
Section 231.224. Compliance With County Plan
Section 231.226. Procedure Governing Adoption of Regulations and District Boundaries
Section 231.227. Development Commission
Section 231.228. Special Exception
Section 231.229. Enforcement; Penalty