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TX Loc Govt Code § 240.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter A. Regulation of Keeping of Wild Animals|Section 240.001. Definition

Sec. 240.001.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "wild animal" means a nondomestic animal that the commissioners court of a county determines is dangerous and is in need of control in that county.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 240.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter A. Regulation of Keeping of Wild Animals|Section 240.002. Regulation

Sec. 240.002.  REGULATION.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county by order may prohibit or regulate the keeping of a wild animal in the county.(b)  The order does not apply inside the limits of a municipality.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 54, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 240.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter A. Regulation of Keeping of Wild Animals|Section 240.003. Offense

Sec. 240.003.  OFFENSE.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person violates an order adopted under this subchapter and the order defines the violation as an offense.(b)  An offense under this section is prosecuted in the same manner as an offense defined under state law.(c)  An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 240.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter A. Regulation of Keeping of Wild Animals|Section 240.004. Injunction

Sec. 240.004.  INJUNCTION.  The county attorney or an attorney representing the county may file an action in a district court to enjoin a violation or threatened violation of an order adopted under this subchapter.  The court may grant appropriate relief.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 240.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter B. Outdoor Lighting Near|Section 240.031. Definitions

Sec. 240.031.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Major astronomical observatory" means a facility that is established to conduct scientific observations of astronomical phenomena and is equipped with one or more telescopes that:(A)  have objective diameters that total 69 inches or more;  and(B)  are permanently mounted in enclosed buildings.(2)  "Outdoor lighting" means any type of fixed or movable lighting equipment that is designed or used for illumination out of doors.  The term includes billboard lighting, street lights, searchlights and other lighting used for advertising purposes, and area lighting.  The term does not include lighting equipment that is required by law to be installed on motor vehicles or lighting required for the safe operation of aircraft.(3)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166, Sec. 5, eff. January 1, 2012.(4)  "Agricultural use" has the meaning assigned by Section 23.51, Tax Code.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 975, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch;  1420, Sec. 12.003(11), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 233 (H.B. 1852), Sec. 1, eff. May 25, 2007.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166 (H.B. 2857), Sec. 5, eff. January 1, 2012.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 240.0325 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter B. Outdoor Lighting Near|Section 240.0325. Exception for Certain Outdoor Lighting

Sec. 240.0325.  EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN OUTDOOR LIGHTING.  The commissioners court may not adopt an order under Section 240.032 regulating the installation and use of outdoor lighting that is located within five miles of a military installation, base, or camp located in the unincorporated area of a county and:(1)  was installed or used before the effective date of the order and is necessary for the operations of:(A)  an electric utility, power generation company, or transmission and distribution utility, as those terms are defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;(B)  an electric cooperative or a municipally owned utility, as those terms are defined by Section 11.003, Utilities Code;(C)  a gas utility, as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;(D)  surface coal mining and reclamation operations, as defined by Section 134.004, Natural Resources Code;(E)  a telecommunications provider, as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code, or its affiliates; or(F)  a manufacturing facility required by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rule to hold a permit; or(2)  is owned or maintained for the purpose of illuminating:(A)  a tract of land that is maintained as a single family residence and that is located outside the boundaries of a platted subdivision;(B)  a tract of land maintained for agricultural use;(C)  an activity that takes place on a tract of land maintained for agricultural use;(D)  structures or related improvements located on a tract of land maintained for agricultural use; or(E)  a correctional facility operated by or under a contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 233 (H.B. 1852), Sec. 4, eff. May 25, 2007.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 240.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter B. Outdoor Lighting Near|Section 240.033. Regulation of Subdivisions

Sec. 240.033.  REGULATION OF SUBDIVISIONS.  (a)  This section applies only to real estate subdivisions subject to the plat approval authority of the commissioners court of a county.(b)  The commissioners court of a county, any part of which is located within 57 miles of a major astronomical observatory at the McDonald Observatory, shall adopt orders establishing standards relating to proposed subdivisions to minimize the interference with observatory activities caused by outdoor lighting.(c)  The commissioners court of a county, any part of which is located within five miles of a major astronomical observatory at the George Observatory or the Stephen F. Austin State University Observatory, may adopt orders establishing standards relating to proposed subdivisions to minimize the interference with observatory activities caused by outdoor lighting.(d)  A commissioners court that adopts orders under this section may not approve a plat of a proposed subdivision that does not meet the standards established in the orders.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 2, eff. May 26, 1989;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 975, Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch;  1420, Sec. 12.003(11), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166 (H.B. 2857), Sec. 3, eff. January 1, 2012.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 240.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter B. Outdoor Lighting Near|Section 240.034. Exemption

Sec. 240.034.  EXEMPTION.  This subchapter does not apply to outdoor lighting in existence or under construction on September 1, 1975.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Renumbered from Sec. 234.004 and amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch;  1420, Sec. 12.003(11), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 240.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter B. Outdoor Lighting Near|Section 240.035. Enforcement; Penalty

Sec. 240.035.  ENFORCEMENT;  PENALTY.  (a)  A county or district attorney may sue in the district court to enjoin a violation of this subchapter.(b)  A person who violates an order adopted under this subchapter commits an offense.  An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.(c)  Both civil and criminal enforcement may be used against the same conduct.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Renumbered from Sec. 234.005 and amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch;  1420, Sec. 12.003(11), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 240.041 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter C. Regulation of Water Wells in Certain Counties|Section 240.041. Definition

Sec. 240.041.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "on-site sewage disposal system" has the meaning assigned by Section 366.002, Health and Safety Code.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 794 (S.B. 343), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 240.042 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter C. Regulation of Water Wells in Certain Counties|Section 240.042. Authority to Regulate Placement of Water Wells

Sec. 240.042.  AUTHORITY TO REGULATE PLACEMENT OF WATER WELLS.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county with a population of 1.8 million or more by order may regulate the placement of private water wells in the unincorporated area of the county to prevent:(1)  the contamination of a well from an on-site sewage disposal system;(2)  rendering an on-site sewage disposal system that was in place before the well was drilled out of compliance with applicable law because of the placement of the well; and(3)  drilling of a domestic well into a contaminated groundwater plume or aquifer.(b)  A commissioners court that decides to regulate the placement of private water wells under this subchapter by order shall adopt rules governing the placement of a water well in relation to an existing on-site sewage disposal system or drilling into a contaminated groundwater plume or aquifer and enforcement of those rules.  The rules must require:(1)  a person desiring to drill a private water well, or the owner of the land on which the well is to be located, to:(A)  notify the county health officer or an official designated by the commissioners court of the intent to drill the well; and(B)  include with the notice a diagram showing the proposed location of the well and its distance from any on-site sewage disposal system that is located within 100 feet of the well; and(2)  the county health officer or an official designated by the commissioners court to:(A)  review the notice and diagram;(B)  not later than the 10th business day after the date the notice is received:(i)  approve the drilling of the well if the well will not be drilled into or through an aquifer or groundwater plume that has been confirmed as contaminated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or the United States Environmental Protection Agency and placement of the well will not violate the rules adopted by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation under Chapters 1901 and 1902, Occupations Code; or(ii)  disapprove the drilling of the well; and(C)  provide a written acknowledgment to the person desiring to drill the well and to the owner of the land on which the well is to be located that states:(i)  that the requirements of the rules adopted under Subdivision (1) have been satisfied; and(ii)  whether the drilling of the well has been approved or disapproved.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 794 (S.B. 343), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1163 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 83, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 240.043 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter C. Regulation of Water Wells in Certain Counties|Section 240.043. Notice

Sec. 240.043.  NOTICE.  (a)  Before rules adopted under Section 240.042 may take effect, the commissioners court of the county must publish notice of the adoption of the rules in a newspaper of general circulation in the county.(b)  The notice must:(1)  include:(A)  a brief summary of the rules; and(B)  a statement that the full text of the rules is on file in the office of the county clerk; and(2)  be published on two separate dates.(c)  The rules may not take effect until after the 14th day after the date of the second publication as provided by Subsection (b)(2).|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 794 (S.B. 343), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 240.044 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter C. Regulation of Water Wells in Certain Counties|Section 240.044. Fee

Sec. 240.044.  FEE.  The county may impose a placement review fee in the amount of not more than $50 to be paid by the person drilling the well.  Fees collected under this section shall be deposited to the county's general fund to be used only for the administration and enforcement of this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 794 (S.B. 343), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 240.045 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter C. Regulation of Water Wells in Certain Counties|Section 240.045. Inspection

Sec. 240.045.  INSPECTION.  A county health officer or an official designated by the commissioners court may inspect a proposed private water well site to ensure that it complies with the requirements of this subchapter and county rules adopted under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 794 (S.B. 343), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 240.046 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter C. Regulation of Water Wells in Certain Counties|Section 240.046. Compliance Required

Sec. 240.046.  COMPLIANCE REQUIRED.  A person may not drill a private water well in a county that has chosen to regulate the placement of private water wells under this subchapter unless the placement of the well complies with this subchapter and applicable rules and has been approved by the county health officer or an official designated by the commissioners court.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 794 (S.B. 343), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 240.047 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter C. Regulation of Water Wells in Certain Counties|Section 240.047. Offense; Penalty

Sec. 240.047.  OFFENSE; PENALTY.  (a)  A person who drills a private water well without possessing a written acknowledgment, or a copy of a written acknowledgment, under Section 240.042 by the county health officer or an official designated by the commissioners court approving the drilling of the well commits an offense.  An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.(b)  The county health officer or an official designated by the commissioners court shall report a citation issued under this section to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 794 (S.B. 343), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 240.048 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter C. Regulation of Water Wells in Certain Counties|Section 240.048. Exceptions

Sec. 240.048.  EXCEPTIONS.  This subchapter does not apply to:(1)  a private water well drilled:(A)  on a parcel of land that:(i)  is 10 acres or more in size; or(ii)  is qualified open-space land, as defined by Section 23.51, Tax Code;(B)  within the boundaries of a groundwater conservation district;(C)  within the boundaries of a subsidence district other than the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District; or(D)  incident to the exploration, development, or production of oil, gas, or other minerals; or(2)  a public water system that has been permitted under rules adopted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 794 (S.B. 343), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 12.005, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 240.081 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter E. Communication Facility Structures|Section 240.081. Definitions

Sec. 240.081.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Residential subdivision" means a subdivision:(A)  for which a plat is recorded in the county real property records;(B)  in which the majority of the lots are subject to deed restrictions limiting the lots to residential use; and(C)  that includes at least five lots that have existing residential structures.(2)  "Communication facility structure" means:(A)  antenna support structures for mobile and wireless telecommunication facilities, whip antennas, panel antennas, microwave dishes, or receive-only satellite dishes;(B)  cell enhancers and related equipment for wireless transmission from a sender to one or more receivers for mobile telephones, mobile radio systems facilities, commercial radio service, or other services or receivers; or(C)  a monopole tower, a steel lattice tower, or any other communication tower supporting mobile and wireless telecommunication facilities.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 945 (H.B. 843), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 240.082 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter E. Communication Facility Structures|Section 240.082. Applicability

Sec. 240.082.  APPLICABILITY.  (a)  This subchapter applies only to real property that is located in the unincorporated area of a county with a population of 1.8 million or more.(b)  This subchapter does not apply to:(1)  existing communication facilities or other structures used for the purpose of colocation, provided the height is not increased by more than 10 feet;(2)  a communication facility structure built to replace an existing communication facility structure if:(A)  the replacement communication facility structure is constructed within 50 feet of the existing communication facility structure;(B)  the replacement communication facility structure is no higher than and constructed for the same purpose as the existing communication facility structure; and(C)  the existing communication facility structure is removed not later than the 14th day after the date the replacement communication facility begins operations; or(3)  a communications antenna, antenna facility, or antenna tower or support structure located in a residential area that is used by an amateur radio operator exclusively for amateur radio communications or public safety services.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 945 (H.B. 843), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1163 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 84, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 240.083 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter E. Communication Facility Structures|Section 240.083. Authority of County to Regulate

Sec. 240.083.  AUTHORITY OF COUNTY TO REGULATE.  (a)  Subject to the restrictions in Section 240.084, the commissioners court of a county subject to this subchapter may by order regulate the location of communication facility structures in the unincorporated areas of the county.(b)  The regulations may include a requirement for a permit for the construction or expansion of the facility and may impose fees, not to exceed $50, on regulated persons to recover the cost of administering the regulations.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 945 (H.B. 843), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 240.084 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter E. Communication Facility Structures|Section 240.084. Location of Communication Facility Structure

Sec. 240.084.  LOCATION OF COMMUNICATION FACILITY STRUCTURE.  The commissioners court of a county that is subject to this subchapter may by order prohibit the construction of a communication facility structure within 300 feet, or the height of the structure, whichever is greater, of a residential subdivision.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 945 (H.B. 843), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 240.085 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 240 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties|Subchapter E. Communication Facility Structures|Section 240.085. Filing Requirements Regarding Construction

Sec. 240.085.  FILING REQUIREMENTS REGARDING CONSTRUCTION.  A person proposing to construct a communication facility structure in the unincorporated area of a county subject to this subchapter shall file with the county official designated by the commissioners court:(1)  a statement informing the county that the construction is proposed and providing the date on or after which the construction is proposed to begin;(2)  copies of any necessary permits from the Federal Communications Commission or Federal Aviation Administration;(3)  a plat or map of the specific proposed location of the communication facility structure; and(4)  the correct phone number and address of the entity primarily responsible for the construction.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 945 (H.B. 843), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.|