This table shows the location or gives the disposition of the chapters, sections and subsections of the 1976 Code of Ordinances within this revised code. The abbreviation “NIC” means the provision is not included in this code, though not necessarily repealed.
1996 CODE OF ORDINANCES
2002 CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
Article 1.00
Code of Ordinances
 
§ 1.01
How Code Designated and Cited
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 1.02
Catchlines of Section
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 1.03
Definitions and Rules of Construction
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 1.04
Amendments or Additions to Code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 1.05
Supplement of Code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 1.06
General Penalty for Violations of Code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 1.07
Severability of Parts of Code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Article 2.00
Form of Government
 
§ 2.01
Aldmermanic Form of Government Adopted
Chapter 1, Article 1.200, § 1.201
§ 2.02
Terms of Office
Chapter 1, Article 1.200, § 1.202
Article 3.00
Fiscal Year
Chapter 1, Article 1.300
Article 4.00
City Depository
Chapter 1, Article 1.400
Article 5.00
Annual Budget
 
§ 5.01
City Supervisor and City Secretary are Budget Officers
Chapter 1, Article 1.500, § 1.501
§ 5.02
Budget Content
Chapter 1, Article 1.500, § 1.502
§ 5.03
Cooperation Required
Chapter 1, Article 1.500, § 1.503
§ 5.04
Time of Filing and Public Inspection
Chapter 1, Article 1.500, § 1.504
§ 5.05
Public Hearing Required
Chapter 1, Article 1.500, § 1.505
§ 5.06
Filing Adopted Budget
Chapter 1, Article 1.500, § 1.506
Article 6.00
Audit of City Funds
Chapter 1, Article 1.700
Article 7.00
Official Newspaper
Superseded by Ordinance 1043 adopted 9/10/02
Article 8.00
City Map and Boundary Survey
Chapter 1, Article 1.900
Article 9.00
Claims for Damage
 
§ 9.01
City Not Liable for Claim for Damages
Chapter 1, Article 1.1000, § 1.1001
§ 9.02
No Suit Shall be Filed Against City Unless Filed With City
Chapter 1, Article 1.1000, § 1.1002
§ 9.03
Notices to be Served to the City Secretary
Chapter 1, Article 1.1000, § 1.1003
§ 9.04
City Employer May Not Waive Provisions
Chapter 1, Article 1.1000, § 1.1004
§ 9.05
Written Notice to be Sworn by Claimant
Chapter 1, Article 1.1000, § 1.1005
Article 10.00
Ordinances and Resolutions
 
§ 10.01
Regulatory Authority
Chapter 1, Article 1.1100, § 1.1101
§ 10.02
Style of Ordinances and Resolutions
Chapter 1, Article 1.1100, § 1.1102
§ 10.03
Introduction and Action on Ordinances
Chapter 1, Article 1.1100, § 1.1103
§ 10.04
Recording Ordinances and Resolutions
Chapter 1, Article 1.1100, § 1.1104
§ 10.05
Publication of Ordinances
Amnd. by Ord. 1424
§ 10.06
Veto Power of Mayor
Chapter 1, Article 1.1100, § 1.1106
Article 11.00
Municipal Elections
 
§ 11.01
Governed by State Law
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 11.02
Election Order
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 11.03
Adoption of Voting System
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 11.04
Election Officers
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 11.05
Application for Place on Ballot
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 11.06
Absentee Voting and Ballot Board
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 11.07
Time and Place of Voting
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 11.08
Election Notice to be Posted and Published
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 11.09
Eligibility Requirements for Candidate for Mayor and Councilmember
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 11.10
Eligibility Requirement for Voting
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 11.11
Election Supplies
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 11.12
Voting Booths and Ballot Boxes
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 11.13
Political Contributions and Expenditures by Candidates to be Filed
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 11.14
Canvass of Election Returns
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 11.15
Preservation of Election Records
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 11.16
Recount of Ballots
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 11.17
Taking Office
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 11.18
City Council Office Vacancies Greater Than One Year
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 11.19
City Council Seat Vacancies Less Than One Year
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 11.20
Filling a City Council Vacancy for Less Than One Year
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Article 12.00
Municipal Memberships
 
§ 12.01
Membership in Texoma Council of Governments
Chapter 1, Article 1.1300, § 1.1301
§ 12.02
Membership in Texas Municipal League
Chapter 1, Article 1.1300, § 1.1302
Article 13.00
Annexation and Disannexations
 
§ 13.01
Petitions Required
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 13.02
Service Plan Required
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 13.03
Public Hearing Required
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 13.04
Public Notice Required
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 13.05
Property to be Annexed Within Ninety Days
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 13.06
Property to be Annexed Upon Majority Vote
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 13.07
Annexation of Property Occupied by Less Than Three Voters
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 13.08
Disannexation for Failure to Provide Services
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 13.09
Disannexation by Petition
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 13.10
Disannexation by Ordinance
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 13.11
Limitation on Annexations
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
Article 14.00
Abandoned, Seized & Surplus Property
 
§ 14.01
Abandoned, Stolen, Recovered or Surplus Property to be Sold
Chapter 1, Article 1.1500, § 1.1501
§ 14.02
City Supervisor to Give Notice of Unclaimed or Abandoned Property; Holding Period
Chapter 1, Article 1.1500, § 1.1502
§ 14.03
Surplus Property May be Traded
Chapter 1, Article 1.1500, § 1.1503
§ 14.04
Public Auction of Unclaimed and Surplus Property
Chapter 1, Article 1.1500, § 1.1504
§ 14.05
Proceeds Credited to General Fund
Chapter 1, Article 1.1500, § 1.1505
§ 14.06
Worthless Property
Chapter 1, Article 1.1500, § 1.1506
§ 14.07
Disposition of Controlled Substances
Chapter 1, Article 1.1500, § 1.1507
§ 14.08
Abandoned, Stolen and Recovered Firearms and Weapons
Chapter 1, Article 1.1500, § 1.1508
§ 14.09
Disposition of Seized Weapons
Chapter 1, Article 1.1500, § 1.1509
Article 15.00
Equal Opportunity Policy
Amnd. by Ord. 1182
Article 16.00
Competitive Bidding
 
§ 16.01
Guidelines
Chapter 1, Article 1.1700, § 1.1701
§ 16.02
Enforcement
Chapter 1, Article 1.1700, § 1.1702
Article 17.00
Identification of City Vehicles and Equipment
Chapter 1, Article 1.1800
Article 18.00
Ad Valorem (Property) Taxes
 
§ 18.01
Authority to Levy Property Tax
Chapter 11, Article 11.100, § 11.101
§ 18.02
Participation in Appraisal District
Chapter 11, Article 11.100, § 11.102
§ 18.03
Property to be Assessed at Full Value
Chapter 11, Article 11.100, § 11.103
§ 18.04
Interlocal Contract With County Tax Assessor-Collector
Chapter 11, Article 11.100, § 11.104
§ 18.05
Tax Due Date
Chapter 11, Article 11.100, § 11.105
§ 18.06
Additional Penalty for Collection Cost of Delinquent Taxes
Chapter 11, Article 11.100, § 11.106
Article 19.00
Local Sales & Use Tax
 
§ 19.01
Local Sales Tax Authorized
Chapter 11, Article 11.200, § 11.201
Article 20.00
Copying Charge for Public Records
Chapter 1, Article 1.1900
CHAPTER 2: ANIMAL CONTROL
 
Article 1.00
Enforcement of Animal Regulations
Chapter 2, Article 2.100
Article 2.00
Dogs and Cats
 
§ 2.01
Definitions
Superseded by Ord. 1078
§ 2.02
Vaccination Against Rabies Required
Repealed by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 2.03
Dogs and Cats Running at Large Prohibited
Superseded by Ord. O1068
§ 2.04
Barking Dogs
Chapter 2, Article 2.200, § 2.204
§ 2.05
Keeping of Dogs Which Have Bitten Persons
Chapter 2, Article 2.200, § 2.205
§ 2.06
Vicious Animals
Chapter 2, Article 2.200, § 2.206
§ 2.07
Disposition of Rabid or Vicious Animals
Chapter 2, Article 2.200, § 2.207
§ 2.08
Impounding and Disposition of Animals
Chapter 2, Article 2.200, § 2.208
§ 2.09
Penalty for Violations
Chapter 2, Article 2.200, § 2.210
§ 2.10
Remedies
Chapter 2, Article 2.200, § 2.211
§ 2.11
Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances
Chapter 2, Article 2.200, § 2.212
Article 3.00
Keeping of Horses
 
§ 3.01
Maximum Number of Horses Permitted to be Kept
Superseded by Ord. 1077
§ 3.02
Distance Pens Must be From Property Line
Chapter 2, Article 2.300, § 2.302
§ 3.03
Distance Horse Enclosed Areas Must be From Dwellings
Chapter 2, Article 2.300, § 2.303
§ 3.04
Sanitary Requirements for Pens
Chapter 2, Article 2.300, § 2.304
§ 3.05
Penalty for Violations
Chapter 2, Article 2.300, § 2.305
Article 4.00
Livestock and Swine Running at Large
 
§ 4.01
Duty of Animal Control Officer
Superseded by Ord. 1077
Article 5.00
Fowl
 
§ 5.01
Fowl Running at Large Prohibited
Chapter 2, Article 2.500, § 2.501
§ 5.02
Keeping of Fowl—Enclosure Requirements
Chapter 2, Article 2.500, § 2.502
Article 6.00
Keeping of Swine Prohibited
 
§ 6.01
Declared Unlawful
Chapter 2, Article 2.600
Article 7.00
Keeping of Wild & Exotic Animals and Poisonous Reptiles
 
§ 7.01
Declared Unlawful
Chapter 2, Article 2.700
Article 8.00
Animal Vaccinations
 
§ 8.01
Vaccinations Required
Chapter 2, Article 2.800, § 2.801
§ 8.02
Vaccination Certificate and Tag
Chapter 2, Article 2.800, § 2.802
Article 9.00
Impoundment of Animals
 
§ 9.01
Impoundment of Animals Generally
Chapter 2, Article 2.900, § 2.901
§ 9.02
Reclaiming Impounded Animal; Impoundment Fees
Chapter 2, Article 2.900, § 2.902
Article 10.00
Rabies Control
 
§ 10.01
Reporting of Suspected Rabies
Chapter 2, Article 2.1000, § 2.1001
§ 10.02
Authority to Quarantine
Chapter 2, Article 2.1000, § 2.1002
§ 10.03
Animals Subject to Quarantined for Biting
Chapter 2, Article 2.1000, § 2.1003
§ 10.04
Disposition of Animals Exposed to Rabies
Chapter 2, Article 2.1000, § 2.1004
CHAPTER 3: BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
 
Article 1.00
Building Code
 
§ 1.01
Standard Building Code Adopted
Superseded by Ordinance 1028
§ 1.02
Definitions
Superseded by Ordinance 00-05-20
Article 2.00
Electrical Code
 
§ 2.01
Adoption of Electrical Code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 2.02
Duties of City Designated Electrical Inspector
Chapter 3, Article 3.200, § 3.202
§ 2.03
Electrical Permits
Chapter 3, Article 3.200, § 3.203
§ 2.04
Electrical Inspections
Chapter 3, Article 3.200, § 3.204
§ 2.05
Electrical Standards
Chapter 3, Article 3.200, § 3.205
§ 2.06
Licensing of Electricians
Chapter 3, Article 3.200, § 3.206
§ 2.07
Failure to Comply With Orders of City Designated Electrical Inspector
Chapter 3, Article 3.200, § 3.207
§ 2.08
Penalties for Violation
Chapter 3, Article 3.200, § 3.208
§ 2.09
License to Individuals Doing Own Electrical Work
Amnd. by Ord. 1127
Article 3.00
Plumbing Code
 
§ 3.01
Southern Plumbing Code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 3.02
State Plumbing License Required
Chapter 3, Article 3.300, § 3.302
Article 4.00
Substandard Buildings
 
§ 4.01
Purpose of Ordinance
Chapter 3, Article 3.500, § 3.501
§ 4.02
Declaration of Nuisance
Chapter 3, Article 3.500, § 3.502
§ 4.03
Dangerous Buildings Designated
Chapter 3, Article 3.500, § 3.503
§ 4.04
Notice and Order to Repair, Vacate or Demolish
Chapter 3, Article 3.500, § 3.504
§ 4.05
Appeals From Orders to Repair, Vacate or Demolish
Chapter 3, Article 3.500, § 3.505
§ 4.06
Governing Standards
Chapter 3, Article 3.500, § 3.506
§ 4.07
Failure to Comply With Orders
Chapter 3, Article 3.500, § 3.507
§ 4.08
Authority to Vacate or Demolish
Chapter 3, Article 3.500, § 3.508
§ 4.09
Report of Demolition
Chapter 3, Article 3.500, § 3.509
§ 4.10
Hearing of Report and Assessment of Costs
Chapter 3, Article 3.500, § 3.510
§ 4.11
Assessment as Lien on Property
Chapter 3, Article 3.500, § 3.511
§ 4.12
Removal of Orders or Notices Posted
Chapter 3, Article 3.500, § 3.512
§ 4.13
Liability of City Officers and Employees for Action Under This Ordinance
Chapter 3, Article 3.500, § 3.513
§ 4.14
Separability Clause
Chapter 3, Article 3.500, § 3.514
Article 5.00
Moving Old or Used Houses, Buildings or Structures Into City
 
§ 5.01
Permit Required
Chapter 3, Article 3.600, § 3.601
§ 5.02
Application for Permit
Chapter 3, Article 3.600, § 3.602
§ 5.03
Investigation of Application by Designated City Official
Chapter 3, Article 3.600, § 3.603
§ 5.04
Issuance of Permit
Chapter 3, Article 3.600, § 3.604
§ 5.05
Insurance and Bonding Requirements
Chapter 3, Article 3.600, § 3.605
§ 5.06
Escort Required
Chapter 3, Article 3.600, § 3.606
§ 5.07
House Mover to Make All Arrangements
Chapter 3, Article 3.600, § 3.607
§ 5.08
Water and Sewer Connection Mandatory
Chapter 3, Article 3.600, § 3.608
§ 5.09
Exterior Requirements
Chapter 3, Article 3.600, § 3.609
§ 5.10
No Building or Structure to be Parked on Public Streets or Property
Chapter 3, Article 3.600, § 3.610
§ 5.11
Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
Chapter 3, Article 3.600, § 3.611
§ 5.12
Liability of City Under This Section
Chapter 3, Article 3.600, § 3.612
Article 6.00
Recreational Vehicles and Motor Homes
Chapter 3, Article 3.700
Article 7.00
Standards for Mobile Home Parks
Repealed by Ordinance 96-07-09
Article 8.00
Standard Conditions for Mobile Homes or HUD-Code Manufactured Homes
Repealed by Ordinance 96-07-09
Article 9.00
Non-Conforming Uses for Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
Repealed by Ordinance 96-07-09
Article 10.00
Uniform Building/House Numbering System
 
§ 10.01
Purpose
Chapter 3, Article 3.800, § 3.801
§ 10.02
Odd and Even Numbers
Chapter 3, Article 3.800, § 3.802
§ 10.03
Numbering Within Building Complexes
Chapter 3, Article 3.800, § 3.803
§ 10.04
Directional Signs Within Building Complexes
Chapter 3, Article 3.800, § 3.804
§ 10.05
Diagram of Mall Areas
Chapter 3, Article 3.800, § 3.805
§ 10.06
Notification of Numbers
Chapter 3, Article 3.800, § 3.806
§ 10.07
Penalty for Violation of Ordinance
Chapter 3, Article 3.800, § 3.807
Article 11.00
Street Assessments
 
§ 11.01
Selection of Streets for Assessment Program
Chapter 3, Article 3.900, § 3.901
§ 11.02
Assessments and Assessment Process
Chapter 3, Article 3.900, § 3.902
Article 12.00
Street Cutting
 
§ 12.01
Permit
Chapter 3, Article 3.1000, § 3.1001
§ 12.02
Designation of Types of Street Repairs
Chapter 3, Article 3.1000, § 3.1002
§ 12.03
Repair by City
Chapter 3, Article 3.1000, § 3.1003
§ 12.04
Ditches Not on Riding Surface
Chapter 3, Article 3.1000, § 3.1004
§ 12.05
Removal of Excess Material
Chapter 3, Article 3.1000, § 3.1005
§ 12.06
Special Permits
Chapter 3, Article 3.1000, § 3.1006
CHAPTER 4: BUSINESS & COMMERCE
 
Article 1.00
Peddlers
 
§ 1.01
Peddlers
Chapter 4, Article 4.100, § 4.101
§ 1.02
License
Chapter 4, Article 4.100, § 4.102
§ 1.03
Permit
Chapter 4, Article 4.100, § 4.103
§ 1.04
Fee
Chapter 4, Article 4.100, § 4.104
§ 1.05
Term
Chapter 4, Article 4.100, § 4.106
§ 1.06
Local Individuals and Businesses Exempted
Chapter 4, Article 4.100, § 4.107
§ 1.07
Sale of Farm, Dairy, Garden, Etc. Products
Chapter 4, Article 4.100, § 4.108
§ 1.08
Penalty
Chapter 4, Article 4.100, § 4.109
§ 1.09
Permit to be Shown Upon Request
Chapter 4, Article 4.100, § 4.110
Article 2.00
Junkyards
 
§ 2.01
Definitions
Chapter 4, Article 4.200, § 4.201
§ 2.02
Junkyard Without Permit Prohibited
Chapter 4, Article 4.200, § 4.202
§ 2.03
Application for Junkyard Permit
Chapter 4, Article 4.200, § 4.203
§ 2.04
Junkyard Permit Fee; Term; Renewal; and Revocation
Chapter 4, Article 4.200, § 4.204
§ 2.05
Junkyard Not to be Located in or Near Residential Areas
Chapter 4, Article 4.200, § 4.205
§ 2.06
General Regulations for Operating a Junkyard
Chapter 4, Article 4.200, § 4.206
Article 3.00
Parades, Carnivals, Circuses and Tent Shows
 
§ 3.01
Permit Required
Amnd. by Ord. 1173
§ 3.02
Application for Permits
Amnd. by Ord. 1173
§ 3.03
Consideration of the Application
Amnd. by Ord. 1173
§ 3.04
Compliance With Permit Conditions and Applicable Laws and Ordinances
Amnd. by Ord. 1173
Article 4.00
Massage Establishments & Nude Modeling Studios
 
§ 4.01
License Required; Fee
Chapter 4, Article 4.400, § 4.401
§ 4.02
Application for License
Chapter 4, Article 4.400, § 4.402
§ 4.03
Operation in or Near Residential Areas Prohibited
Chapter 4, Article 4.400, § 4.403
§ 4.04
Operation Within 500' of Church or School Prohibited
§ 4.404
§ 4.05
General Operating Requirements for Massage Establishments
§ 4.405
§ 4.06
Physical Examinations Required for Masseurs, Masseuses and Nude Models
§ 4.406
§ 4.07
Suspension, Revocation of License
§ 4.407
§ 4.08
Exemptions
§ 4.408
CHAPTER 5: FIRE PROTECTION
 
Article 1.00
Fire Marshal
 
§ 1.01
Office of Fire Marshal Created
§ 5.101
§ 1.02
Appointment of Fire Marshal
§ 5.102
§ 1.03
Duty to Investigate Fires
§ 5.103
§ 1.04
Authority to Take Testimony
§ 5.104
§ 1.05
Power to Summon Witnesses
§ 5.105
§ 1.06
Investigations May be Private
§ 5.106
§ 1.07
Filing Criminal Charges
§ 5.107
§ 1.08
Refusal to Provide Testimony or Evidence Unlawful
§ 5.108
§ 1.09
Authority to Enter Buildings Where Fire Occurred
§ 5.109
§ 1.10
Inspections Generally
§ 5.110
§ 1.11
Fire Records to be Kept
§ 5.111
§ 1.12
Monthly Reports to be Submitted to State Fire Marshal
§ 5.112
Article 2.00
Fire Prevention Code
 
§ 2.01
Adoption of Standard Fire Prevention Code
Superseded by Ordinance adopting Code
§ 2.02
Code Enforcement
§ 5.202
§ 2.03
Definitions
§ 5.203
§ 2.04
Conflicts With Code
§ 5.204
§ 2.05
Modifications to Code
§ 5.205
§ 2.06
Appeals
§ 5.206
§ 2.07
Penalties for Violations
Amnd. by Ord. 1421
Article 3.00
Fireworks
 
§ 3.01
Selling or Shooting Fireworks Prohibited
§ 5.301
§ 3.02
Fireworks Defined
§ 5.302
§ 3.03
Public Displays
§ 5.303
§ 3.04
Indemnity Bond May be Required
§ 5.304
§ 3.05
Storage Near Gasoline or Other Volatile Liquids Prohibited
§ 5.305
§ 3.06
Exemptions
§ 5.306
§ 3.07
Penalty
§ 5.307
Article 4.00
Flammable Tank Trucks and Trailers
 
§ 4.01
Declared Unlawful
Art. 5.400
Article 5.00
Arson Reward
Art. 5.500
Article 6.00
Outdoor Burning
 
§ 6.01
Definitions
Amnd. by Ord. 1171
§ 6.02
Burning Prohibited
Amnd. by Ord. 1171
§ 6.03
Penalty
Amnd. by Ord. 1171
Article 7.00
Bonfires or Rubbish Fires
 
§ 7.01
Declared Unlawful
Amnd. by Ord. 1171
§ 7.02
Penalty
Amnd. by Ord. 1171
CHAPTER 6: HEALTH & SANITATION
 
Article 1.00
Littering Prohibited
 
§ 1.01
Definitions
§ 6.101
§ 1.02
Littering Prohibited
§ 6.102
§ 1.03
Prevention of Scattering
§ 6.103
§ 1.04
Upsetting or Tampering With Receptacles
§ 6.104
§ 1.05
Sidewalks and Alleys to be Kept Free From Litter
§ 6.105
§ 1.06
Owner to Maintain Private Premises
Amnd. by Ord. 1342
§ 1.07
Littering From Vehicles
§ 6.107
§ 1.08
Clearing of Litter From Open Private Property by City
§ 6.108
Article 2.00
Nuisances
 
§ 2.01
Certain Conditions Condemned as Nuisances
§ 8.901
§ 2.02
Penalty for Causing or Maintaining a Nuisance
§ 8.902
§ 2.03
Court May Enforce Abatement of Nuisance
§ 8.903
§ 2.04
Court Shall Order Destruction of Unwholesome Food, Etc., When
§ 8.904
§ 2.05
Court May Order Removal of Obstructions
§ 8.905
§ 2.06
Duty of Owner, Agent or Occupant to Abate Nuisance
§ 8.906
§ 2.07
Chief of Police Shall Remove Nuisance, When
§ 8.907
§ 2.08
Chief of Police May Service Written Notice on Owner, Occupant, or Agent, to Abate Nuisance, Penalty for Non- Compliance
§ 8.908
Article 3.00
Stagnant Water, Carrion, Filth, Tall Weeds and Grass
 
§ 3.01
Accumulations of Stagnant Water Prohibited
§ 6.201
§ 3.02
Accumulations of Carrion, Filth or Other Matter Prohibited
§ 6.202
§ 3.03
Growth and Accumulations of Weeds, Rubbish, Brush or Other Unsightly or Insanitary Matter Prohibited
§ 6.203
§ 3.04
Notice of Violation
§ 6.204
§ 3.05
Filing Assessments Against Property
§ 6.207
§ 3.06
Filing Statement of Expenses With County Clerk
§ 6.208
§ 3.07
Filing Lien Against Property
§ 6.209
§ 3.08
Penalty
Amnd. by Ord. 1325
Article 4.00
Food Sanitation Standards
Superseded by Ord. 99-11-09
CHAPTER 7: OFFENSES & NUISANCES
 
Article 1.00
Junked Vehicles
 
§ 1.01
Definitions
§ 8.101
§ 1.02
Vehicles Deemed Public Nuisances; Exceptions
§ 8.102
§ 1.03
Order to Abate Nuisance; Notice; Contents
§ 8.104
§ 1.04
Provision for Public Hearing
§ 8.105
§ 1.05
Disposal of Junked Vehicles; Assessment of Costs
§ 8.106
§ 1.06
Application
§ 8.108
§ 1.07
Authority to Enforce Penalty Provisions
§ 8.109
§ 1.08
Separability Clause
§ 8.110
Article 2.00
Loud Noises
 
§ 2.01
Loud Noises Deemed Nuisance
§ 8.201
§ 2.02
Loud Noises Deemed Public Nuisances Enumerated
§ 8.202
Article 3.00
Loitering
 
§ 3.01
Loitering Unlawful
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 3.02
Definitions
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 3.03
Examples of Loitering Activities
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 3.04
Exemptions
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Article 4.00
Curfew for Minors; Loitering; Penalties
Superseded by Ord. 1026
Article 5.00
Theft of City Services
Art. 8.400
Article 6.00
Abandoned Refrigerators and Freezers
 
§ 6.01
Definitions
§ 8.501
§ 6.02
Deemed Public Nuisance
§ 8.502
§ 6.03
Owner to Remove Latches and/or Locks
§ 8.503
Article 7.00
Nuisances on Private Property
 
§ 7.01
Nuisance on Private Property Defined
§ 8.601
§ 7.02
Duty to Maintain Private Property
§ 8.602
§ 7.03
Notice to Remove or Abate Nuisance
§ 8.603
§ 7.04
City May Remove or Abate Nuisance
§ 8.604
§ 7.05
Filing Statement of Expenses; Lien
§ 8.605
Article 8.00
Alcoholic Beverages
 
§ 8.01
Definitions
§ 8.701
§ 8.02
Drinking in Public Streets and Alleys Prohibited
§ 8.702
§ 8.03
Alcohol in Cemetery Not Allowed
§ 8.703
§ 8.04
Alcohol Not Allowed in Public Parks
§ 8.704
§ 8.05
Alcohol Not Allowed at School Functions
§ 8.705
§ 8.06
Public Intoxication Prohibited
§ 8.706
§ 8.07
Possession Declared a Public Nuisance
§ 8.707
§ 8.08
Violation
§ 8.708
§ 8.09
Penalty for Minors in Violation
§ 8.709
Article 9.00
Tobacco Ordinance
§§ 8.831—8.836
CHAPTER 8: PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION
 
Article 1.00
Emergency Actions by Officers, Agents or Employees of the City
Art. 9.100
Article 2.00
Police Department
 
§ 2.01
Abolishing the Office of City Marshal
§ 9.201
§ 2.02
Police Department Created
§ 9.202
§ 2.03
Oath of Office
§ 9.203
§ 2.04
Qualifications
§ 9.204
§ 2.05
Duties Generally
§ 9.205
§ 2.06
Uniforms, Badges and Armament
§ 9.206
§ 2.07
Police Department Policies Manual Adopted
§ 9.207
Article 3.00
Police Reserve Force
 
§ 3.01
Special Police Reserve Force Established
§ 9.301
§ 3.02
Police Chief to Appoint Reserve Officers
Amnd. by Ord. 1155
§ 3.03
Maximum Number of Reserve Officers
Amnd. by Ord. 1165
§ 3.04
Reserve Force to Serve at Discretion of Police Chief
§ 9.304
§ 3.05
Compensation; Uniforms; and Other Fringe Benefits
§ 9.305
§ 3.06
Reserve Force to Act in Supplementary Capacity
§ 9.306
§ 3.07
Mayor’s Powers to Summon Special Police Force Not Affected
§ 9.307
§ 3.08
Qualifications and Minimum Standards for Reserve Officers
§ 9.308
Article 4.00
Mutual Law Enforcement Aid
 
§ 4.01
State Law on Mutual Aid Adopted
§ 9.401
§ 4.02
Mayor May Commission Police to Other Cities
§ 9.402
§ 4.03
City Declared Participating Member in Mutual Aid Law Enforcement Task Force
§ 9.403
§ 4.04
Police Officers Commissioned as Peace Officers of Recipient City
§ 9.404
Article 5.00
Municipal Judge & Court
 
§ 5.01
Municipal Judge
§ 7.101
§ 5.02
Creation of Municipal Court
§ 7.102
§ 5.03
Court Clerk
Amnd. by Ordinance 1097
§ 5.04
City Prosecutor
§ 7.104
§ 5.05
Bailiff
§ 7.105
§ 5.06
Warrant Officer
§ 7.106
§ 5.07
Court Procedures
§ 7.107
§ 5.08
Jury Duty Pay
§ 7.108
Article 6.00
City Health Authority
 
§ 6.01
Appointment; Oath of Office
§ 9.501
§ 6.02
Qualifications
§ 9.502
§ 6.03
Duties Generally
§ 9.503
§ 6.04
Right to Enter and Inspect Premises
§ 9.504
§ 6.05
Power to Quarantine
§ 9.505
§ 6.06
Power to Administer Oaths and Summon Witnesses
§ 9.506
Article 7.00
City Council Meetings
 
§ 7.01
Addressing the City Council
§ 9.601
§ 7.02
Robert’s Rules of Order to Control Parliamentary Procedure
§ 9.602
§ 7.03
Meetings to be Recorded
§ 9.603
Article 8.00
Social Security
 
§ 8.01
Social Security Benefits Authorized
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 8.02
Mayor to Act as Agent
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 8.03
City Secretary to Make Assessments, Collections, Payments and Reports
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
§ 8.04
Social Security Fund to be Established and Maintained
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Article 9.00
Texas Municipal Retirement System
 
§ 9.01
Election to Participate in Texas Municipal Retirement System
§ 9.701
Article 10.00
P&Z Commission (see P&Z Ordinance)
 
Article 11.00
Library Board Established
 
§ 11.01
Board Established
§ 9.801
§ 11.02
Powers of Board
§ 9.802
§ 11.03
Terms of Board Members
Amnd. by Ord. 1192
§ 11.04
Officers of Board
Amnd. by Ord. 1442
§ 11.05
Budget
Amnd. by Ord. 1442
§ 11.06
Members Appointed
Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Article 12.00
Parks and Recreation Commission
 
§ 12.01
Created; Composition, Appointment of Members
Amnd. by Ord. 1181
§ 12.02
Qualifications and Terms of Members
§ 9.932
§ 12.03
Members to Serve Without Compensation
§ 9.933
§ 12.04
Organization; Meetings
§ 9.934
§ 12.05
Quorum
§ 9.935
§ 12.06
Rules and Procedure; Record of Proceedings
§ 9.936
§ 12.07
Expenditures and Obligations
§ 9.937
CHAPTER 10: TRAFFIC CONTROL
 
Article 1.00
Traffic Control Devices
 
§ 1.01
Unauthorized Signs and Signals
Amnd. by Ord. 1231
§ 1.02
Defacement of Traffic Devices
§ 12.102
§ 1.03
Installation of Traffic Devices
§ 12.103
§ 1.04
Traffic Control Devices Prima Facie Evidence of Authorized Installation
§ 12.104
Article 2.00
Uniform Act and State Motor Vehicle Laws Adopted
 
§ 2.01
Adoption of State Law
§ 12.201(a)
§ 2.02
Definitions
§ 12.201(b)
Article 3.00
Authorized Emergency Vehicles
 
§ 3.01
Powers; Generally
§ 12.301
§ 3.02
Powers of Driver
§ 12.302
§ 3.03
Exemptions
§ 12.303
§ 3.04
Driver to Drive Safely
§ 12.304
Article 4.00
Metal Cleats, Lugs, Etc., Injurious to Public Streets Prohibited
 
§ 4.01
Metal Cleats, Lugs, Etc., Prohibited
§ 12.401
§ 4.02
Construction Vehicles and Penalties
§ 12.402
Article 5.00
Traffic Obstructions
 
§ 5.01
Unlawful to Maintain any Traffic Obstruction
Amnd. by Ord. 1310
§ 5.02
City May Abate Traffic Obstructions and Assess Lien
§ 12.502
§ 5.03
Filing Statement of Expenses
§ 12.503
Article 6.00
Driver’s Duty Upon Approach of Fire Trucks; Driving Over Fire Hose
 
§ 6.01
Drivers to Stop for Fire Trucks; Parking Near Fires
§ 12.601
§ 6.02
Driving Over Fire Hoses
§ 12.602
Article 7.00
Truck Routes & Load Limits
 
§ 7.01
Truck Routes
Amnd. by Ord. 1285
§ 7.02
Load Limits
§ 12.702
Article 8.00
Speed Limits
 
§ 8.01
City Speed Limits
NIC
§ 8.02
Traffic Regulations for Magnolia Avenue North of Highway 120
NIC
§ 8.03
Speed Limit on Pearce Drive
NIC
§ 8.04
Location of School Zone on F.M. Highway 120 East
NIC
CHAPTER 11: UTILITIES AND SOLID WASTE
 
Article 1.00
Water System
 
§ 1.01
Connections
Superseded by Ord. 1041
§ 1.02
Tampering With, Defacing Equipment
Superseded by Ord. 1041
§ 1.03
Penalty
Superseded by Ord. 1419
Article 2.00
Water and Sewer Regulations
 
§ 2.01
Application and Fee for Water and Sewer Taps
Superseded by Ord. 1021
§ 2.02
Mandatory Connections
Amnd. by Ord. 1151
§ 2.03
Damaging Water and Sewerage Works Property
Amnd. by Ord. 1434
§ 2.04
Unmetered Water Service
§ 13.204
§ 2.05
Septic Tanks
§ 13.205
Article 3.00
Water and Sewer Rates
 
§ 3.01
Water Rates
Superseded by Ord. 1021
§ 3.02
Sewer Rates for Customers Using City Water
Superseded by Ord. 1021
§ 3.03
Sewer Rates for Customers Not Using City Water
Superseded by Ord. O1009
§ 3.04
Certain Water to be Deducted in Computing Sewer Charges for Commercial and Industrial Users
§ 13.404
§ 3.05
Computation When Meter Fails to Register
§ 13.405
§ 3.06
Adjustment for Water Lost or Wasted
Superseded by Ord. 1092
§ 3.07
Deposit to Assure Payment
Superseded by Ord. 1021
§ 3.08
Billing; When and Where Payable
Superseded by Ord. 1083
§ 3.09
Discontinuance of Water and/or Sewer Service for Failure to Pay
Superseded by Ord. O1006
§ 3.10
Water and Sewer Rates for Customers Outside of the City Limits
Chapter 13, Article 13.500
Article 4.00
Sewage Disposal Standards
 
§ 4.01
Definitions
Chapter 13, Article 13.600, § 13.601
§ 4.02
Disposal of Unpolluted Waters Generally
Chapter 13, Article 13.600, § 13.602
§ 4.03
Prohibited Sewer Deposits Generally
Chapter 13, Article 13.600, § 13.603
§ 4.04
Grease, Oil and Sand Interceptors
Superseded by Ordinance O1025
§ 4.05
Approval and Pretreatment of Certain Wastes Entering Public Sewers
Chapter 13, Article 13.600, § 13.605
§ 4.06
Measuring and Testing Wastes Generally
Chapter 13, Article 13.600, § 13.606
§ 4.07
Control Manhole for Observing, Sampling and Measuring Wastes
Chapter 13, Article 13.600, § 13.607
§ 4.08
Right of Entry to Enforce Articles
Chapter 13, Article 13.600, § 13.608
§ 4.09
Article Not to Prevent Agreement to Handle Waste of Unusual Strength or Character
Chapter 13, Article 13.600, § 13.609
§ 4.10
Building Sewer
Chapter 13, Article 13.600, § 13.610
§ 4.11
Building Sewer Clean Out
Chapter 13, Article 13.600, § 13.611
§ 4.12
Outside Building Sewer Connection
Chapter 13, Article 13.600, § 13.612
§ 4.13
Improvements Outside City
Chapter 13, Article 13.600, § 13.613
§ 4.14
Infiltration/Inflow Tests
Chapter 13, Article 13.600, § 13.614
Article 5.00
Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
 
§ 5.01
Definitions
Chapter 13, Article 13.700, § 13.701
§ 5.02
Water and Sewer Connections for Mobile Homes
Chapter 13, Article 13.700, § 13.702
Article 6.00
Water and Sewer System Extension or Expansion
 
§ 6.01
Sewage Collection System
Chapter 13, Article 13.800, § 13.801
§ 6.02
Water Distribution System
Chapter 13, Article 13.800, § 13.802
§ 6.03
Construction Easements
Chapter 13, Article 13.800, § 13.803
§ 6.04
Participating Aid Policy
Chapter 13, Article 13.800, § 13.804
Article 7.00
Violations of Article
Chapter 13, Article 13.800, § 13.805
Article 8.00
Discharging of Industrial Wastes
 
§ 8.01
Definitions
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.901
§ 8.02
Prohibited Discharges
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.902
§ 8.03
Chemical Discharges
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.903
§ 8.04
Heavy Metals and Toxic Materials
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.904
§ 8.05
Garbage
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.905
§ 8.06
Storm Waters and Other Unpolluted Drainage
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.906
§ 8.07
Temperature
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.907
§ 8.08
Radioactive Wastes
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.908
§ 8.09
Impairment of Facilities
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.909
§ 8.10
Compliance With Existing Authority
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.910
§ 8.11
Approving Authority Requirements
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.911
§ 8.12
Approving Authority Review and Approval
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.912
§ 8.14
Requirements for Building Sewers
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.913
§ 8.15
Sampling and Testing
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.914
§ 8.16
Payment and Agreement Required
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.915
§ 8.17
Users Cost Recovery System
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.916
§ 8.18
Savings Clause
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.917
§ 8.19
Conditions or Permits
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.918
§ 8.20
Power to Enter Property
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.919
§ 8.21
Authority to Disconnect Service
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.920
§ 8.22
Notice
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.921
§ 8.23
Continuing Prohibited Discharges
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.922
§ 8.24
Penalty
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.923
§ 8.25
Failure to Pay
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.924
§ 8.26
Penalty for Criminal Mischief
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.925
§ 8.27
Severability
Chapter 13, Article 13.900, § 13.926
Appendix A
Fee Schedule
Appendix A