Basic Code Enforcement TEEX & TDLR Practice Exam 2026 – 200
Questions and correct answers
1. What is the term used to describe zoning that is based on specific
performance standards?
Euclidean (performance) zoning
Residential zoning
Commercial zoning
Standard zoning
2. Which rule allows cities to develop their own regulations unless the state has
specifically stated otherwise?
Home Rule
Dillon's Rule
Eminent Rule
Police Rule
3. Describe the significance of a land-use plan in the context of urban
development and city planning.
A land-use plan is primarily concerned with historical preservation.
A land-use plan is a legal requirement that must be followed without
exception.
A land-use plan is crucial as it designates specific areas for
residential, commercial, and industrial use, guiding sustainable
development.
A land-use plan only focuses on residential areas and ignores
commercial needs.
,4. Who must the mayor or designated municipal official file a statement of
expenses with to obtain a lien against a property?
City Council
All of the above
Mayor
County Clerk
5. A __________ ___________ agency may take into custody an abandoned motor
vehicle, watercraft, or outboard motor found on public or private property.
Code Enforcement
All of the Above
Law Enforcement
State of Texas
6. Describe the role of the policies document in the context of Texas code
enforcement and planning.
The policies document outlines the training requirements for code
enforcement officers.
The policies document is only relevant for abandoned vehicle
regulations.
The policies document provides the guidelines and standards for
decision-making by governing bodies and planning commissions in
Texas.
The policies document serves as a legal contract for property owners.
The policies document is a summary of all zoning laws in Texas.
,7. When is a motor vehicle considered abandoned?
If the vehicle is inoperable, is more than five years old, and has been
left unattended on public property for more than 48 hours.
Has remained illegally on public property for more than 48 hours.
Has been left unattended on a county, state, or federal highway for
more than 48 hours.
Has remained on private property without the consent of the owner or
person in charge of the property for more than 48 hours.
Has been left unattended for more than 24 hours on a turnpike project
constructed and maintained by the Texas Turnpike Authority Division
of the Texas Department of Transportation or on a controlled access
highway.
All of the above
8. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from
unreasonable searches and seizures?
10th
4th
1st
14th
9. Which of the following is a correct element of an abandoned motor vehicle?
has remained illegally on public property for more than 48 hours
has been left unattended on the right-of-way of a designated county,
state, or federal highway for more than 72 hours
has remained on public, property without the consent of the manager
of the property of more than 43 hours
, is operable. is more than 5 years old, and has been left unattended on
public property for more than 48 hours
10. If a municipality is unable to locate the owner of a property due to an
unknown address, what steps should they take to ensure compliance with
the sanitation code?
They should send a notice to the last known address regardless of its
accuracy.
They should post a notice on a placard attached to a stake driven
into the ground on the property.
They should publish a notice in the local newspaper and wait for a
response.
They should wait for the owner to contact them.
11. What are the primary responsibilities of code enforcement officers in Texas?
Inspecting properties for violations and issuing citations
Managing public health programs
Conducting criminal investigations
Enforcing federal laws
12. If a local government receives complaints about a vehicle that has been
inoperable for 40 days on private property, what actions might they take
based on the definition of a junked vehicle?
The local government will provide assistance to repair the vehicle.
The local government can only take action if the vehicle is on public
property.
Questions and correct answers
1. What is the term used to describe zoning that is based on specific
performance standards?
Euclidean (performance) zoning
Residential zoning
Commercial zoning
Standard zoning
2. Which rule allows cities to develop their own regulations unless the state has
specifically stated otherwise?
Home Rule
Dillon's Rule
Eminent Rule
Police Rule
3. Describe the significance of a land-use plan in the context of urban
development and city planning.
A land-use plan is primarily concerned with historical preservation.
A land-use plan is a legal requirement that must be followed without
exception.
A land-use plan is crucial as it designates specific areas for
residential, commercial, and industrial use, guiding sustainable
development.
A land-use plan only focuses on residential areas and ignores
commercial needs.
,4. Who must the mayor or designated municipal official file a statement of
expenses with to obtain a lien against a property?
City Council
All of the above
Mayor
County Clerk
5. A __________ ___________ agency may take into custody an abandoned motor
vehicle, watercraft, or outboard motor found on public or private property.
Code Enforcement
All of the Above
Law Enforcement
State of Texas
6. Describe the role of the policies document in the context of Texas code
enforcement and planning.
The policies document outlines the training requirements for code
enforcement officers.
The policies document is only relevant for abandoned vehicle
regulations.
The policies document provides the guidelines and standards for
decision-making by governing bodies and planning commissions in
Texas.
The policies document serves as a legal contract for property owners.
The policies document is a summary of all zoning laws in Texas.
,7. When is a motor vehicle considered abandoned?
If the vehicle is inoperable, is more than five years old, and has been
left unattended on public property for more than 48 hours.
Has remained illegally on public property for more than 48 hours.
Has been left unattended on a county, state, or federal highway for
more than 48 hours.
Has remained on private property without the consent of the owner or
person in charge of the property for more than 48 hours.
Has been left unattended for more than 24 hours on a turnpike project
constructed and maintained by the Texas Turnpike Authority Division
of the Texas Department of Transportation or on a controlled access
highway.
All of the above
8. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from
unreasonable searches and seizures?
10th
4th
1st
14th
9. Which of the following is a correct element of an abandoned motor vehicle?
has remained illegally on public property for more than 48 hours
has been left unattended on the right-of-way of a designated county,
state, or federal highway for more than 72 hours
has remained on public, property without the consent of the manager
of the property of more than 43 hours
, is operable. is more than 5 years old, and has been left unattended on
public property for more than 48 hours
10. If a municipality is unable to locate the owner of a property due to an
unknown address, what steps should they take to ensure compliance with
the sanitation code?
They should send a notice to the last known address regardless of its
accuracy.
They should post a notice on a placard attached to a stake driven
into the ground on the property.
They should publish a notice in the local newspaper and wait for a
response.
They should wait for the owner to contact them.
11. What are the primary responsibilities of code enforcement officers in Texas?
Inspecting properties for violations and issuing citations
Managing public health programs
Conducting criminal investigations
Enforcing federal laws
12. If a local government receives complaints about a vehicle that has been
inoperable for 40 days on private property, what actions might they take
based on the definition of a junked vehicle?
The local government will provide assistance to repair the vehicle.
The local government can only take action if the vehicle is on public
property.
