§ 6-174. Other remedies; Chapters 54 and 214, Texas Local Government Code.  


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  • Nothing is this article shall preclude the city's pursuit of any and all other remedies allowed under the civil and criminal statutes, and in equity, to address conditions which are treated in this article, under the theory of public nuisance and abatement of dangerous structures or buildings. Neither shall the city be required, nor prohibited, to issue criminal citations before, after, or during any proceeding prescribed in this article.

    Specifically, in addition to provisions of this article and remedies afforded under V.T.C.A., Local Government Code ch. 214, Municipal Regulation of Structures, the city further asserts full authority to exercise its right to remedy under all provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, including, but not limited to, ch. 54, subch. B, Municipal Health and Safety Ordinances, in prosecution of civil suits for enforcement, injunctive relief, and civil penalties to remedy conditions of public concern described in this article.

(Ord. No. 85915, § 2, 4-17-97)