Texas § HS.343.024 - AUTHORITY TO ENTER PREMISES

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§ HS.343.024. AUTHORITY TO ENTER PREMISES

AUTHORITY TO ENTER PREMISES. (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. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 499, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.

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