Purpose.
El Paso City Code § 5.07.001
in effect5.07.001 - Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to implement the provisions of Chapter 254, Texas Health and Safety Code, as amended, which allows the city to establish regulations for the protection of the health and safety of residents of boarding home facilities. In the event of a conflict, this chapter must be construed so as to comply with Chapter 254, Texas Health and Safety Code. It is the intent and purpose of the city to administer and enforce this chapter to ensure quality care and the protection of the health and safety of boarding home facility residents by establishing standards, requiring permits and requiring boarding home facilities operating within the city limits to comply with these regulations.
(Ord. No. 17691, § 1, 12-6-2011, eff. 2-29-2012)
Source: City of El Paso, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/el_paso/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT5BULIPERE_CH5.07BOHOFA_5.07.001PUFetched: 10/28/2026