Sec. 54.002. IMPOSITION OF FINE IN TYPE B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY. (a) The governing body of a Type B general-law municipality may prescribe the fine for the violation of a municipal bylaw or ordinance.
(b) If a defendant in a Type B general-law municipality demands a jury trial, the fine may be imposed only on the verdict of a jury.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Organization of Municipal Government
Subtitle D - General Powers of Municipalities
Chapter 54 - Enforcement of Municipal Ordinances
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 54.001. General Enforcement Authority of Municipalities; Penalty
Section 54.002. Imposition of Fine in Type B General-Law Municipality
Section 54.003. Remission of Fine by Type a General-Law Municipality
Section 54.005. Notices to Certain Property Owners
Section 54.006. Nonseverability of Certain Consolidated Offenses