Sec. 54.014. PREFERENTIAL SETTING. If the municipality submits to the court a verified motion that includes facts that demonstrate that a delay will unreasonably endanger persons or property, the court shall give a preference to the action brought by the municipality when setting cases filed under this subchapter.
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 B. Municipal Health and Safety Ordinances
Section 54.013. Jurisdiction; Venue
Section 54.014. Preferential Setting
Section 54.0155. Expedited Proceedings for Certain Civil Actions
Section 54.018. Action for Repair or Demolition of Structure
Section 54.019. Imprisonment; Contempt
Section 54.020. Abatement of Floodplain Violation in Municipalities; Lien