(A) As histories for the code sections, the specific number and passage date of the original ordinance, and the most recent three amending ordinances, if any, are listed following the text of the code section. Example: (Ord. 10, passed 5-13-60; Am. Ord. 15, passed 1-1-70; Am. Ord. 20, passed 1-1-80; Am. Ord. 25, passed 1-1-85)
(B) (1) If a statutory cite is included in the history, this indicates that the text of the section reads substantially the same as the statute. Example: (Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code, § 54.001) (Ord. 10, passed 1-17-80; Am. Ord. 20, passed 1-1-85)
(2) If a statutory cite is set forth as a “statutory reference” following the text of the section, this indicates that the reader should refer to that statute for further information. Example:
§ 31.10 ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS.
The city has the authority to impose penalties for ordinance violations.
(Ord. 10, passed 1-1-80)
Statutory reference:
General municipality penalty, see Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code, § 54.001