Sec. 54.0155. EXPEDITED PROCEEDINGS FOR CERTAIN CIVIL ACTIONS. (a) A court shall expedite any proceeding, including an appeal in accordance with Subsection (b), related to a suit brought under this subchapter for the enforcement of an ordinance adopted by a municipality with a population of 500,000 or more relating to dangerously damaged or deteriorated structures or improvements as described by Section 54.012(6).
(b) An appeal of a suit described by Subsection (a) is governed by the procedures for accelerated appeals in civil cases under the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure. The appellate court shall render its final order or judgment with the least possible delay.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1273 (H.B. 36), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2019.
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