Houston Chronicle by Zach Despart Sep. 25, 2019
The Harris County Attorney’s office can quickly file lawsuits against homeowners and businesses that violate floodplain building rules under new authority granted by Commissioners Court Tuesday.
The county attorney’s office now can pursue civil suits for violations of county floodplain management regulations, such as inadequate elevation, fill in the floodplain and construction without a permit, without first seeking permission from Commissioners Court, a process that can cause delays of two to three weeks.
First Assistant County Attorney Robert Soard said lawsuits are necessary because in a fraction of cases, violators fail to respond to other enforcement strategies.
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