Texas Statutes
Subchapter A. Subdivision Platting Requirements in General
Section 232.0029. Judicial Review of Disapproval

Sec. 232.0029. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF DISAPPROVAL. In a legal action challenging a disapproval of a plat application under this subchapter, the county has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that the disapproval meets the requirements of this subchapter or any applicable case law. The court may not use a deferential standard.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 951 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2019.

Structure Texas Statutes

Texas Statutes

Local Government Code

Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities

Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority

Chapter 232 - County Regulation of Subdivisions

Subchapter A. Subdivision Platting Requirements in General

Section 232.001. Plat Required

Section 232.0013. Chapter-Wide Provision Relating to Regulation of Plats and Subdivisions in Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Section 232.0015. Exceptions to Plat Requirement

Section 232.002. Approval by County Required

Section 232.0021. Plat Application Fee

Section 232.0023. Approval Procedure: Applicability

Section 232.0025. Approval Procedure: Timely Approval of Plats and Plans

Section 232.0026. Approval Procedure: Conditional Approval or Disapproval Requirements

Section 232.0027. Approval Procedure: Applicant Response to Conditional Approval or Disapproval

Section 232.0028. Approval Procedure: Approval or Disapproval of Response

Section 232.00285. Development Plan Review

Section 232.0029. Judicial Review of Disapproval

Section 232.003. Subdivision Requirements

Section 232.0031. Standard for Roads in Subdivision

Section 232.0032. Additional Requirements: Use of Groundwater

Section 232.0033. Additional Requirements: Future Transportation Corridors

Section 232.0034. Additional Requirements: Access by Emergency Vehicles

Section 232.004. Bond Requirements

Section 232.0045. Financial Guarantee in Lieu of Bond

Section 232.0048. Conflict of Interest; Penalty

Section 232.005. Enforcement in General; Penalty

Section 232.006. Exceptions for Populous Counties or Contiguous Counties

Section 232.007. Manufactured Home Rental Communities

Section 232.008. Cancellation of Subdivision

Section 232.0083. Cancellation of Certain Subdivision Plats if Existing Plat Obsolete

Section 232.0085. Cancellation of Certain Subdivisions if Land Remains Undeveloped

Section 232.009. Revision of Plat

Section 232.0095. Alternative Procedures for Plat Revision

Section 232.010. Exception to Plat Requirement: County Determination

Section 232.011. Amending Plat