ORDINANCE, RULE, OR REGULATION NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT OTHER POWERS
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case City of Waco v. Lopez (2005)
Most recently applied in City of Waco v. Lopez (December 2005)
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff
The governing body of a municipality may adopt, publish, amend, or repeal an ordinance, rule, or police regulation that:
(1) is for the good government, peace, or order of the municipality or for the trade and commerce of the municipality; and
(2) is necessary or proper for carrying out a power granted by law to the municipality or to an office or department of the municipality.
Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.