Ordinances

Township Ordinances

Texas Township ordinances are the local laws adopted by the Supervisors. The most comprehensive ordinance is the Zoning Ordinance, which governs land use, structures, and development across the township. Ordinances are amended from time to time as needed and approved at public meetings.

Zoning Ordinance

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Zoning Ordinance Book

PDF (4.3 MB) — 126 pages

The complete Texas Township Zoning Ordinance, including all zoning districts, permitted uses, dimensional standards, and procedures.

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Zoning Ordinance — Adopted & Signed

PDF — Adoption record

The signed adoption record for the Zoning Ordinance.

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Texas Township Zoning Map

PDF (8.3 MB) — Current

The official color-coded zoning map. Look up the zoning district for any property in the township.

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Zoning Districts

Texas Township is divided into the following zoning districts, each with its own permitted uses and standards. Full descriptions are in the Zoning Ordinance Book.

  • RU — Rural
  • R-1 — Low-Density Residential
  • R-2 — Multi-Family Residential
  • R-3 — Residential / Mobile Home Parks
  • C-1 — General Commercial
  • C-2 — Highway Commercial
  • ID — Industrial

Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance (SALDO)

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SALDO — Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance

PDF (822 KB) — Current

Texas Township Code Chapter 100. Governs subdivision of land, land development plans, design standards, improvements, fees, mobile home parks, and campgrounds/RV parks within the township. Prepared by Shepstone Management Company.

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Other Township Ordinances

The following ordinance categories are also maintained by the Township. Full text is available on request from the Township Secretary.

  • Stormwater Management Ordinance — available on request
  • Floodplain Management Ordinance — available on request
  • Road and bridge ordinances — available on request
  • Nuisance and property maintenance ordinances — available on request
  • Comprehensive Plan — available on request

Ordinance Amendments & Public Hearings

Proposed changes to township ordinances are advertised in advance and considered at public hearings. Residents may comment on proposed ordinances during the public comment portion of Supervisors meetings or in writing to the Township Secretary.

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Questions About an Ordinance

For zoning ordinance interpretation, contact Bill Watson, Zoning Officer. For general ordinance questions or copies of full text, contact the Township Secretary, Joann Hancock: