Tex. Local Government Code § 397.004

This is the official text of Tex. Local Government Code § 397.004, part of Texas’s Local Government Code — governs the powers and operations of Texas cities and counties.

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§ 397.004. PLANNING MANUAL.

Official statutory text

A defense community that has prepared a comprehensive defense community strategic impact plan described by Section 397.003 is encouraged to develop, in coordination with the authorities of each military base or defense facility associated with the community, a planning manual based on the proposals contained in the plan. The manual should adopt guidelines for community planning and development to further the purposes described under Section 397.002. The defense community should, from time to time, consult with military base or defense facility authorities regarding any changes needed in the planning manual guidelines adopted under this section.

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