Sec. 243.001. PURPOSE; EFFECT ON OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITY. (a) The legislature finds that the unrestricted operation of certain sexually oriented businesses may be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare by contributing to the decline of residential and business neighborhoods and the growth of criminal activity. The purpose of this chapter is to provide local governments a means of remedying this problem.
(b) This chapter does not diminish the authority of a local government to regulate sexually oriented businesses with regard to any matters.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 837, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities
Subtitle C - Regulatory Authority Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government
Chapter 243 - Municipal and County Authority to Regulate Sexually Oriented Business
Section 243.001. Purpose; Effect on Other Regulatory Authority
Section 243.003. Authority to Regulate
Section 243.004. Exempt Business
Section 243.006. Scope of Regulation
Section 243.007. Licenses or Permits