TXDOH Basic Code Enforcement Study
Guide 2026/2027 – Exam Prep & Practice
Questions/ Pass Guaranteed
You are required to have the Transfer of Demolisher sheet for a junk vehicle
abated by the city to TX-DOT within how many days? - correct answer-5 Days
An antique Auto means a passenger car or truck that is at least _____ years old -
correct answer-25
How soon should you notify the owner of an abandoned vehicle once the vehicle
has been taken into custody? - correct answer-No later than the 10th day after it
is taken to custody
An abandoned Motor Vehicle is inoperable, and is? - correct answer-More than 5
y/o and has been left unattended on public property for more than 48 hours
______ means a motor vehicle or special interest vehicle of ANY age that has not
been changed from its original manufacturers specifications, and because of its
historic interest is being preserved by the hobbyist - correct answer-Special
Interest
,Notice Provided for the removal of a public nuisance(junk vehicle) must provide
no less than? - correct answer-Ten (10) Days
Junk Vehicle notice must be personally delivered or ? - correct answer-Sent
Certified mail
If a Hearing is requested by a person for whom the junk vehicle belongs, the
hearing shall not take place earlier than the _______ after the date of the service
of the notice - correct answer-Eleven (11) Days
T OR F? If an abandoned motor vehicle is not claimed the owner or lien holder
waives all rights and interests to the item - correct answer-True
Who do you notify if an abandoned vehicle was on the property for more than 48
hours?? - correct answer-Owner and Occupant
Newspaper
Lien Holder
What Steps can a community take to make the enforcement administration of a
sign regulation efficient? - correct answer-Require a building permit before an
owner constructs repairs or removes a sign
Sign are generally regulated by? - correct answer-Zoning
What is the most common limitation of signs? - correct answer-Size of the sign
, SIGN REGULATIONS ARE GROUPED IN WHAT CLASSIFICATIONS? - correct answer-
Ground signs, pole signs, and wall signs.
The two most basic types of signs are? - correct answer-Permanent and
temporary
__________% is the maximum rate on the amount that may be collected by the
municipality for security on expenditures made and interests accruing on lens
obtained by a municipality - correct answer-Ten (10) Percent
To obtain a lien against the property where work has been done to bring the
property into compliance. You must file a statement of expense with whom? -
correct answer-County Clerk
A lien filled with statement of expenses by a municipality for removing weeds,
rubbish, brush and other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter to bring a
property into compliance is only inferior to what other liens? - correct answer-Tax
Lines and/or liens for street improvement
A municipality may impose a lien against the land on which a building stands or
stood to recover payment of repair removal or demolish experiences unless what
condition exits? - correct answer-The Property is a homestead
If a municipality incurs expenses to vacate, secure, repair remove or demolish a
structure how may the city recoup its money?? - correct answer-Placing a lien on
the property
When a home rule city brings an action against an owner of a property that is not
in compliance with the municipal ordinances regarding fire protection structural
Guide 2026/2027 – Exam Prep & Practice
Questions/ Pass Guaranteed
You are required to have the Transfer of Demolisher sheet for a junk vehicle
abated by the city to TX-DOT within how many days? - correct answer-5 Days
An antique Auto means a passenger car or truck that is at least _____ years old -
correct answer-25
How soon should you notify the owner of an abandoned vehicle once the vehicle
has been taken into custody? - correct answer-No later than the 10th day after it
is taken to custody
An abandoned Motor Vehicle is inoperable, and is? - correct answer-More than 5
y/o and has been left unattended on public property for more than 48 hours
______ means a motor vehicle or special interest vehicle of ANY age that has not
been changed from its original manufacturers specifications, and because of its
historic interest is being preserved by the hobbyist - correct answer-Special
Interest
,Notice Provided for the removal of a public nuisance(junk vehicle) must provide
no less than? - correct answer-Ten (10) Days
Junk Vehicle notice must be personally delivered or ? - correct answer-Sent
Certified mail
If a Hearing is requested by a person for whom the junk vehicle belongs, the
hearing shall not take place earlier than the _______ after the date of the service
of the notice - correct answer-Eleven (11) Days
T OR F? If an abandoned motor vehicle is not claimed the owner or lien holder
waives all rights and interests to the item - correct answer-True
Who do you notify if an abandoned vehicle was on the property for more than 48
hours?? - correct answer-Owner and Occupant
Newspaper
Lien Holder
What Steps can a community take to make the enforcement administration of a
sign regulation efficient? - correct answer-Require a building permit before an
owner constructs repairs or removes a sign
Sign are generally regulated by? - correct answer-Zoning
What is the most common limitation of signs? - correct answer-Size of the sign
, SIGN REGULATIONS ARE GROUPED IN WHAT CLASSIFICATIONS? - correct answer-
Ground signs, pole signs, and wall signs.
The two most basic types of signs are? - correct answer-Permanent and
temporary
__________% is the maximum rate on the amount that may be collected by the
municipality for security on expenditures made and interests accruing on lens
obtained by a municipality - correct answer-Ten (10) Percent
To obtain a lien against the property where work has been done to bring the
property into compliance. You must file a statement of expense with whom? -
correct answer-County Clerk
A lien filled with statement of expenses by a municipality for removing weeds,
rubbish, brush and other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter to bring a
property into compliance is only inferior to what other liens? - correct answer-Tax
Lines and/or liens for street improvement
A municipality may impose a lien against the land on which a building stands or
stood to recover payment of repair removal or demolish experiences unless what
condition exits? - correct answer-The Property is a homestead
If a municipality incurs expenses to vacate, secure, repair remove or demolish a
structure how may the city recoup its money?? - correct answer-Placing a lien on
the property
When a home rule city brings an action against an owner of a property that is not
in compliance with the municipal ordinances regarding fire protection structural
