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Local Government Code §51.032

In force on Mar 04, 2021 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1987 · same as today's text

ORDINANCES AND BYLAWS

(a) The governing body of the municipality may adopt an ordinance or bylaw, not inconsistent with state law, that the governing body considers proper for the government of the municipal corporation. (b) The governing body may take any other action necessary to carry out a provision of this code applicable to the municipality.

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

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

Every version on file

Effective Sep 01, 1987 · seen Nov 2026–Nov 2026

Attorney General opinions that cite it

KP-0384 (Mar 04, 2021): Enforceability of city action transitioning to staggered elections for city officials

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