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Local Government Code §51.012

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In force on May 24, 2017 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1987 · same as today's text

ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS

The municipality may adopt an ordinance, act, law, or regulation, not inconsistent with state law, that is necessary for the government, interest, welfare, or good order of the municipality as a body politic.

History: Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 08, 2026.

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