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Tex. Health & Safety Code § 343.024

AUTHORITY TO ENTER PREMISES

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Watts v. State (2001)

Most recently applied in Watts v. State (August 2001)

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff

(a) A county official, agent, or employee charged with the enforcement of health, environmental, safety, or fire laws may enter any premises in the unincorporated area of the county at a reasonable time to inspect, investigate, or abate a nuisance or to enforce this chapter.

(b) Before entering the premises, the official, agent, or employee must exhibit proper identification to the occupant, manager, or other appropriate person.

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