This article applies to all property within the incorporated municipal boundaries (i.e., city limits).
(Ordinance 2006-11-13 adopted 11/13/06)
Words and phrases used in this article shall have the meanings set forth in this section. Terms that are not defined below, but are defined elsewhere in this code, shall be given the meanings set forth in this code. Words and phrases not defined in this code shall be given their common, ordinary meaning unless the context clearly requires otherwise. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense shall include the future tense; words in the plural number shall include the singular number (and vice versa); and words in the masculine gender shall include the feminine gender (and vice versa). The word “shall” is always mandatory, while the word “may” is merely directory. Headings and captions are for reference purposes only.
City.
The City of Teague, an incorporated municipality located in Freestone County, Texas.
Engine Braking.
Any method of slowing diesel trucks in a manner that produces a loud noise, particularly by venting the cylinder of the diesel engine midway through its cycle causing the engine, instead of producing power, to absorb power, thereby slowing the truck down dramatically. It shall also include the production of excessive noise produced by engine retarders due to a truck operating with improperly maintained, defective, or modified muffler systems or the use of straight exhaust pipes with no mufflers.
Person.
Any human individual, corporation, company, sole proprietorship, partnership, association, organization, or agency.
(Ordinance 2006-11-13 adopted 11/13/06)
(a) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to engine brake within the city limits.
(b) 
No person shall engine brake within the city limits.
(Ordinance 2006-11-13 adopted 11/13/06)
(a) 
Civil and Criminal Penalties.
The city shall have the power to administer and enforce the provisions of this article as may be required by governing law. Any person violating any provision of this article is subject to suit for injunctive relief as well as prosecution for criminal violations. Any violation of this article is hereby declared to be a nuisance.
(b) 
Criminal Prosecution.
Any person violating any provision of this article shall, upon conviction, be fined a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00). Each day that a provision of this article is violated shall constitute a separate offense. An offense under this article is a misdemeanor.
(c) 
Civil Remedies.
Nothing in this article shall be construed as a waiver of the city’s right to bring a civil action to enforce the provisions of this article and to seek remedies as allowed by law, including, but not limited to the following:
(1) 
Injunctive relief to prevent specific conduct that violates the article or to require specific conduct that is necessary for compliance with the article; and
(2) 
A civil penalty up to one hundred dollars ($100.00) a day when it is shown that the defendant was actually notified of the provisions of the article and after receiving notice committed acts in violation of the article or failed to take action necessary for compliance with the article; and other available relief.
(Ordinance 2006-11-13 adopted 11/13/06)