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Tex. Gov't Code § 418.124

SUSPENSION OF LAND USE OR CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

Known as the Texas Disaster Act

The act spans §§ 418.001 to 418.404 (183 sections).

Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff

(a) When the governor makes recommendations under Section 418.123, the governor may suspend the standard or control found to be inadequate to protect the public safety and by rule may place a new standard or control in effect.

(b) The new standard or control remains in effect until rejected by concurrent resolution of both houses of the legislature or amended by the governor.

(c) During the time the new standard or control is in effect, it shall be administered and given effect by all appropriate regulatory agencies of the state and of the local governments to which it applies.

(d) The governor's action under this section is subject to judicial review but is not subject to temporary stay pending litigation.

Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.