Tex. Loc. Gov't Code Ann. ch. 214 (subchs. A, B, C, G, H, I, Z) § 214.011
PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
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Sec. 214.011. PLUMBING INSPECTOR. (a) If a municipality does not have a special charter that provides for an inspector of plumbing, the governing body of the municipality may appoint an inspector of plumbing for a term fixed by the governing body.(b) The same individual may serve as plumbing inspector and municipal engineer. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 87(k), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
Section 214.011 of the Texas Local Government Code authorizes municipalities that lack a special charter provision for a plumbing inspector to appoint one through their governing body, for whatever term the governing body sets. The law also expressly permits a single individual to hold both the plumbing inspector role and the municipal engineer role simultaneously. This provision establishes the structural authority for local plumbing oversight rather than imposing specific inspection requirements on property owners or tenants.
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Under Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 214.011, the municipality where a property is located may have an appointed plumbing inspector whose authority stems from this provision. Compliant property operators generally identify the relevant local official—who may also serve as the municipal engineer—when scheduling required plumbing inspections or seeking permits. Staying current with the local governing body's appointments and any related municipal ordinances helps operators understand who holds inspection authority in their jurisdiction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 214.011 establishes that tenants' municipalities may appoint a plumbing inspector responsible for overseeing plumbing standards locally. Tenants who have concerns about plumbing conditions in their rental unit can generally inquire with their city or town's governing body to identify the appointed inspector and understand the complaint or inspection process available to them. Tenant-rights organizations in Texas can also help renters navigate local enforcement structures created under provisions like this one.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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