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Code enforcement dispute — Robert Harris property

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Summary

Resident Robert Harris told the Council he's been denied a building permit eight times for a pole barn, faces fines and a 30-day deadline to clear his property, and warned of litigation under the ADA, the Texas Constitution, and the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act.

At a glance

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Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 18, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Harris said he was quoted roughly $30,000 to haul off items code enforcement deems trash.

✅Who benefits

If resolved, both the resident and the city avoid costly litigation.

⚠️Who could be affected

The Harris family faces fines, removal deadlines, and what they describe as an unbearable burden on a disabled homeowner.

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