Code Enforcement Officer (State of Texas)
Comprehensive Latest Update 2025-2026 Exam
150 Questions with 100% Verified Correct
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"in plain view" doctrine - CORRECT ANSWER: exception to the 4th Amendment's
warrant requirements. If an inspector observes a violation while in a public way where
the inspector is legally entitled to be, no violation of the 4th Amendments can result.
Observable from a place where any member of the public may be, the privacy interest
of the owner considered insubstantial, therefore no warrant is required.
1926/7 US Department of Commerce Act - CORRECT ANSWER: The Standard Zoning
Enabling Act
A basic city plan contains which four components of a comprehensive plan? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Land use plan, transportation plan, community facilities plan,
policies document
A board of adjustment is established... - CORRECT ANSWER: by the state law level of
government regulation.
A hearing requested by a junk vehicle owner... - CORRECT ANSWER: shall not take
place earlier than the 11th day after the date of the service of the notice.
A in the acronym P.R.E.P.A.R.E.D. - CORRECT ANSWER: Alert
A motor vehicle demolisher is required to accept... - CORRECT ANSWER: the
certificate of authority to dispose of a vehicle in lieu of a certificate of title for the vehicle.
A person AUTHORIZED to administer the procedures of junk vehicles state statute... -
CORRECT ANSWER: may enter private property to examine a public nuisance, to
,obtain information to identify the nuisance, and to remove or direct the removal of the
nuisance.
A Search Warrant has an execution date of ... - CORRECT ANSWER: 3 whole days,
exclusive of the day of its issuance and its execution. (5 days overall)
AACE - CORRECT ANSWER: American Association of Code Enforcement (National)
Abandoned motor vehicle, according to chapter 683 - CORRECT ANSWER: A. Is
inoperable, is more than FIVE years old, and has been left unattended on PUBLIC
PROPERTY for more than 48 hours or has remained illegally on public property for
more than 48 hours.
B. Has remained on private property for more than 48 hours without the consent of the
owner or person in charge of the property or has been left unattended on the right-of-
way of a designated county, state, or federal highway for more than 48 hours.
C. Has been left unattended for more than 24 hours on the right-of-way of a turnpike
project constructed and maintained by the Texas Turnpike Authority division of the Texas
Department of Transportation or a controlled access highway, or is considered an
abandoned motor vehicle under Section 644.153(r)
Absolute Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER: The status of a person or body that places
one beyond the law and frees one from legal obligations. Immunity for building official or
CEO, not liable for their discretionary acts.
According to Local Government Code, a board of adjustment must consist of
_________ and __________. - CORRECT ANSWER: 5 REGULAR members and 1
ALTERNATE.
According to Local Government Code, each case before the board of adjustment must
be heard by at least _________ members. - CORRECT ANSWER: 4
, Affiant - CORRECT ANSWER: The person who makes (signs) and subscribes an
affidavit.
Affidavit - CORRECT ANSWER: A voluntary, written, or printed declaration of facts,
confirmed by oath of the party making it before a person with authority to administer the
oath.
Amortization - CORRECT ANSWER: the process of terminating non-conformance on
the basis of a time schedule that has been prescribed by the zoning board of
adjustments.
Another way the housing rehabilitation process originates is... - CORRECT ANSWER:
as a result of a SYSTEMATIC SURVEY throughout the city, determining which areas
and which buildings in each area are in need of rehabilitation to remove unsafe and
unhealthy conditions.
Antique Auto - CORRECT ANSWER: a passenger car or truck that was manufactured in
1925 or before, or a passenger car or truck that is at least 25 years old.
As least three different "hats" that a code enforcement officer wears. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Fire, Animal Control, Police, Social Worker, Economic Developer, Law
Interpreter, Health Official
At least FOUR ways that permanent garage sales can be prevented - CORRECT
ANSWER: 3-day limit, twice yearly limit, permitting, location on owner property, no
resales, no consignments
At least THREE types of signs that would NOT require a permit - CORRECT ANSWER:
construction, real estate, finance, political, directional traffic control
Basic premise of the codes - CORRECT ANSWER: to provide safety, health, public
welfare, and the protection of property.
Comprehensive Latest Update 2025-2026 Exam
150 Questions with 100% Verified Correct
Answers Guaranteed A+
"in plain view" doctrine - CORRECT ANSWER: exception to the 4th Amendment's
warrant requirements. If an inspector observes a violation while in a public way where
the inspector is legally entitled to be, no violation of the 4th Amendments can result.
Observable from a place where any member of the public may be, the privacy interest
of the owner considered insubstantial, therefore no warrant is required.
1926/7 US Department of Commerce Act - CORRECT ANSWER: The Standard Zoning
Enabling Act
A basic city plan contains which four components of a comprehensive plan? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Land use plan, transportation plan, community facilities plan,
policies document
A board of adjustment is established... - CORRECT ANSWER: by the state law level of
government regulation.
A hearing requested by a junk vehicle owner... - CORRECT ANSWER: shall not take
place earlier than the 11th day after the date of the service of the notice.
A in the acronym P.R.E.P.A.R.E.D. - CORRECT ANSWER: Alert
A motor vehicle demolisher is required to accept... - CORRECT ANSWER: the
certificate of authority to dispose of a vehicle in lieu of a certificate of title for the vehicle.
A person AUTHORIZED to administer the procedures of junk vehicles state statute... -
CORRECT ANSWER: may enter private property to examine a public nuisance, to
,obtain information to identify the nuisance, and to remove or direct the removal of the
nuisance.
A Search Warrant has an execution date of ... - CORRECT ANSWER: 3 whole days,
exclusive of the day of its issuance and its execution. (5 days overall)
AACE - CORRECT ANSWER: American Association of Code Enforcement (National)
Abandoned motor vehicle, according to chapter 683 - CORRECT ANSWER: A. Is
inoperable, is more than FIVE years old, and has been left unattended on PUBLIC
PROPERTY for more than 48 hours or has remained illegally on public property for
more than 48 hours.
B. Has remained on private property for more than 48 hours without the consent of the
owner or person in charge of the property or has been left unattended on the right-of-
way of a designated county, state, or federal highway for more than 48 hours.
C. Has been left unattended for more than 24 hours on the right-of-way of a turnpike
project constructed and maintained by the Texas Turnpike Authority division of the Texas
Department of Transportation or a controlled access highway, or is considered an
abandoned motor vehicle under Section 644.153(r)
Absolute Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER: The status of a person or body that places
one beyond the law and frees one from legal obligations. Immunity for building official or
CEO, not liable for their discretionary acts.
According to Local Government Code, a board of adjustment must consist of
_________ and __________. - CORRECT ANSWER: 5 REGULAR members and 1
ALTERNATE.
According to Local Government Code, each case before the board of adjustment must
be heard by at least _________ members. - CORRECT ANSWER: 4
, Affiant - CORRECT ANSWER: The person who makes (signs) and subscribes an
affidavit.
Affidavit - CORRECT ANSWER: A voluntary, written, or printed declaration of facts,
confirmed by oath of the party making it before a person with authority to administer the
oath.
Amortization - CORRECT ANSWER: the process of terminating non-conformance on
the basis of a time schedule that has been prescribed by the zoning board of
adjustments.
Another way the housing rehabilitation process originates is... - CORRECT ANSWER:
as a result of a SYSTEMATIC SURVEY throughout the city, determining which areas
and which buildings in each area are in need of rehabilitation to remove unsafe and
unhealthy conditions.
Antique Auto - CORRECT ANSWER: a passenger car or truck that was manufactured in
1925 or before, or a passenger car or truck that is at least 25 years old.
As least three different "hats" that a code enforcement officer wears. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Fire, Animal Control, Police, Social Worker, Economic Developer, Law
Interpreter, Health Official
At least FOUR ways that permanent garage sales can be prevented - CORRECT
ANSWER: 3-day limit, twice yearly limit, permitting, location on owner property, no
resales, no consignments
At least THREE types of signs that would NOT require a permit - CORRECT ANSWER:
construction, real estate, finance, political, directional traffic control
Basic premise of the codes - CORRECT ANSWER: to provide safety, health, public
welfare, and the protection of property.
