Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 54.0155 · Subchapter B. MUNICIPAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ORDINANCES
EXPEDITED PROCEEDINGS FOR CERTAIN CIVIL ACTIONS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(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.
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History
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1273 (H.B. 36), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2019.
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