CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
(STATE OF TEXAS) EXAM 2026/2027
WITH 250 QUESTIONS AND EXPERT-
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
What are the 3 forms of local government in the United States today? - ANSWER-
Mayor-council (weak and strong)
Commission form
Council-manager
The ________________ form of local government is the most common and is
found in the largest number of cites. - ANSWER-mayor-council
The _______ form of local government is almost nonexistent. It is now more often
found at the county level of government than in cities. - ANSWER-commission.
,The principle, "cities of the state" was established in a doctrine written by Judge
John F Dillon.. What was the name of this doctrine? - ANSWER-Dillon's Rule.
Texas is a Home Rule state. Under this law, if a city reaches a population of 5000
or more it may adopt a ____ ____ _____. - ANSWER-Home rule charter.
T or F
Under home rule, if the state does not address an issue that the city is concerned
about, the municipality can adopt an ordinance that it feels will ensure the safety
and welfare of the community. - ANSWER-T
T or F
Under general law, if the state does not address an issue of concern, the city can
still enact legislation to fix this issue. - ANSWER-F
General Law must follow the state law and cannot create it's own.
The statutory authorities for code enforcement powers are now generally found in
the ________ ____________ __________. - ANSWER-Local Government Code.
As a general rule, cities that have less than 5000 inhabitants are going to be what? -
ANSWER-General Law.
As a general rule, cities that have more than 5000 inhabitants are going to be what?
- ANSWER-Home rule.
What does the 14th amendment guarantee? - ANSWER-No state shall deny to any
person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
,Local ordinances are _________ to state statues when there is a conflict between
the two laws. - ANSWER-inferior
The state court system include what courts? - ANSWER-Justice of the peace
courts, municipal courts, county courts, district courts, courts of civil appeals, and
the Supreme Court of the State of Texas.
The federal court system includes what courts? - ANSWER-Federal district courts,
courts of civil appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
In regards to the thirteen circuit courts of appeals, Texas is in which one and what
location? - ANSWER-Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, located in New Orleans
Louisiana.
An expert witness is one who what? - ANSWER-Has acquired (through study or
experiences) a special skill or superior knowledge in a particular field.
The Code Enforcement Officer examination measures the ________ and ________
required to be a code officer. - ANSWER-Knowledge and Skills.
What is the purpose of Code Enforcement? - ANSWER-To establish and maintain
a standard of quality of life for all citizens by providing quality inspections and
bringing about improvements and rehabilitation to the community.
Code Enforcement started growing with what types of incidents? - ANSWER-
Health/Environmental issues, community safety, dangerous buildings, and fire
incidents.
Define Code Enforcement? - ANSWER-The inspection, improvement, and
rehabilitation of environmental hazards in public and private premises by
, determining the presence of fire or health hazards, nuisance violations, unsafe
building conditions and violations of any fire, health or building regulation, statute,
or ordinance.
In regards to the Texas Administrative Code (2007), define a Code Enforcement
Officer? - ANSWER-An agent of this state or political subdivision of this state
who engages in code enforcement and has one year or more of experience in the
field of code enforcement.
Define a Code Enforcement Officer-in-Training? - ANSWER-An agent of this
state or a political subdivision of this state who engages in code enforcement but
who has less than one year of experience in the field of code enforcement and is
supervised by a registered code enforcement officer.
T or F?
Code Enforcement Officers identify with the same citation powers as police
officers, sheriffs, marshals, and others. - ANSWER-True!
Generally speaking, code enforcement does not deal with the _________ element
of enabling legislation and ordinances, while police officers do. - ANSWER-
Criminal.
T or F?
Code officers are not allowed by law to provide a summons or set a court date.
This must be done by the municipal, county, or district courts. - ANSWER-True!
In regards to non-citation enforcement options, what can a CEO do instead of
issuing a citation? - ANSWER-Serve a notice of violation.
(STATE OF TEXAS) EXAM 2026/2027
WITH 250 QUESTIONS AND EXPERT-
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
What are the 3 forms of local government in the United States today? - ANSWER-
Mayor-council (weak and strong)
Commission form
Council-manager
The ________________ form of local government is the most common and is
found in the largest number of cites. - ANSWER-mayor-council
The _______ form of local government is almost nonexistent. It is now more often
found at the county level of government than in cities. - ANSWER-commission.
,The principle, "cities of the state" was established in a doctrine written by Judge
John F Dillon.. What was the name of this doctrine? - ANSWER-Dillon's Rule.
Texas is a Home Rule state. Under this law, if a city reaches a population of 5000
or more it may adopt a ____ ____ _____. - ANSWER-Home rule charter.
T or F
Under home rule, if the state does not address an issue that the city is concerned
about, the municipality can adopt an ordinance that it feels will ensure the safety
and welfare of the community. - ANSWER-T
T or F
Under general law, if the state does not address an issue of concern, the city can
still enact legislation to fix this issue. - ANSWER-F
General Law must follow the state law and cannot create it's own.
The statutory authorities for code enforcement powers are now generally found in
the ________ ____________ __________. - ANSWER-Local Government Code.
As a general rule, cities that have less than 5000 inhabitants are going to be what? -
ANSWER-General Law.
As a general rule, cities that have more than 5000 inhabitants are going to be what?
- ANSWER-Home rule.
What does the 14th amendment guarantee? - ANSWER-No state shall deny to any
person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
,Local ordinances are _________ to state statues when there is a conflict between
the two laws. - ANSWER-inferior
The state court system include what courts? - ANSWER-Justice of the peace
courts, municipal courts, county courts, district courts, courts of civil appeals, and
the Supreme Court of the State of Texas.
The federal court system includes what courts? - ANSWER-Federal district courts,
courts of civil appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
In regards to the thirteen circuit courts of appeals, Texas is in which one and what
location? - ANSWER-Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, located in New Orleans
Louisiana.
An expert witness is one who what? - ANSWER-Has acquired (through study or
experiences) a special skill or superior knowledge in a particular field.
The Code Enforcement Officer examination measures the ________ and ________
required to be a code officer. - ANSWER-Knowledge and Skills.
What is the purpose of Code Enforcement? - ANSWER-To establish and maintain
a standard of quality of life for all citizens by providing quality inspections and
bringing about improvements and rehabilitation to the community.
Code Enforcement started growing with what types of incidents? - ANSWER-
Health/Environmental issues, community safety, dangerous buildings, and fire
incidents.
Define Code Enforcement? - ANSWER-The inspection, improvement, and
rehabilitation of environmental hazards in public and private premises by
, determining the presence of fire or health hazards, nuisance violations, unsafe
building conditions and violations of any fire, health or building regulation, statute,
or ordinance.
In regards to the Texas Administrative Code (2007), define a Code Enforcement
Officer? - ANSWER-An agent of this state or political subdivision of this state
who engages in code enforcement and has one year or more of experience in the
field of code enforcement.
Define a Code Enforcement Officer-in-Training? - ANSWER-An agent of this
state or a political subdivision of this state who engages in code enforcement but
who has less than one year of experience in the field of code enforcement and is
supervised by a registered code enforcement officer.
T or F?
Code Enforcement Officers identify with the same citation powers as police
officers, sheriffs, marshals, and others. - ANSWER-True!
Generally speaking, code enforcement does not deal with the _________ element
of enabling legislation and ordinances, while police officers do. - ANSWER-
Criminal.
T or F?
Code officers are not allowed by law to provide a summons or set a court date.
This must be done by the municipal, county, or district courts. - ANSWER-True!
In regards to non-citation enforcement options, what can a CEO do instead of
issuing a citation? - ANSWER-Serve a notice of violation.
