Texas § LG.52.003 - APPROVAL BY MAYOR AND RELATED CONDITIONS FOR ORDINANCE TO TAKE EFFECT
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § LG.52.003 — APPROVAL BY MAYOR AND RELATED CONDITIONS FOR ORDINANCE TO TAKE EFFECT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ LG.52.003. APPROVAL BY MAYOR AND RELATED CONDITIONS FOR ORDINANCE TO TAKE EFFECT
APPROVAL BY MAYOR AND RELATED CONDITIONS FOR ORDINANCE TO TAKE EFFECT. (a) Before an ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing body of the municipality may take effect, the ordinance or resolution must be placed in the office of the secretary of the municipality. The mayor shall sign the ordinances and resolutions that the mayor approves. (b) If the mayor does not sign an ordinance or resolution before the fourth day after the date it is placed in the secretary's office and does not return the ordinance or resolution under Subsection (c), the ordinance or resolution takes effect as provided by law. (c) If the mayor returns an ordinance or resolution to the governing body with a statement of objections before the fourth day after the date the ordinance or resolution is placed in the secretary's office, the governing body shall, on the return, reconsider the vote by which the ordinance or resolution was adopted. If a majority of the total number of members of the governing body, excluding the mayor, approve the ordinance or resolution on reconsideration and enter the votes in the journal of the governing body's proceedings, the ordinance or resolution may take effect. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Source: official Texas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § LG.52.003
What does The Texas Constitution § LG.52.003 cover?
Section LG.52.003 ("APPROVAL BY MAYOR AND RELATED CONDITIONS FOR ORDINANCE TO TAKE EFFECT") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Texas § LG.52.003?
A common citation format is "The Texas Constitution § LG.52.003" (Texas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Texas law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Texas official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Texas attorney.
How does Texas § LG.52.003 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Texas can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Texas.