LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE

TITLE 2. ORGANIZATION OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

SUBTITLE D. GENERAL POWERS OF MUNICIPALITIES

CHAPTER 51. GENERAL POWERS OF MUNICIPALITIES

SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 51.001.  ORDINANCE, RULE, OR REGULATION NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT OTHER POWERS.  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.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.