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Dillon’s Rule Compliance Audit | Native Chaos Holdings
TEXAS MUNICIPAL • DILLON’S RULE • HB 2127

Dillon’s Rule
Compliance Audit
& Code Modernization

Independent, chapter-by-chapter legal audit for Texas general-law municipalities. Reduce ultra vires exposure and modernize your code with clarity.

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NATIVE CHAOS HOLDINGS • STRATEGIC MUNICIPAL CONSULTING
THE EXPOSURE

Most small Texas cities carry outdated ordinances that create real legal risk.

Many general-law municipalities operate with codes that have not kept pace with state law changes, building code cycles, penalty caps (LGC §54.001), HB 2127 preemption, and Dillon’s Rule limits.

Outdated building, zoning, and penalty provisions that conflict with current statutes
Authority gaps and preemption issues that can invalidate local actions
Litigation exposure and state agency challenges from misaligned code
THE SOLUTION

Comprehensive Dillon’s Rule audit with severity-rated findings and actionable fixes.

Full Code Review

Complete chapter-by-chapter analysis of all 14+ chapters + exhibits against Texas LGC, HSC, Occupations Code, building cycles, and federal preemption.

Dillon’s Rule & Preemption

Authority mapping, ultra vires risk identification, HB 2127 alignment, and case law references for every reviewed provision.

Severity-Rated Report

Color-coded findings (CRITICAL / HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW) with exact statutory citations, recommended ordinance language, and prioritized roadmap.

DELIVERABLES

Council-ready output. Zero ambiguity.

CRITICAL
Full Audit Report

Chapter-by-chapter findings with severity ratings, statutory citations, and specific fix language for each issue.

HIGH
Executive Summary + Roadmap

Prioritized remediation plan formatted for City Council presentation and staff action.

MEDIUM
New Laws Queue

Ongoing tracking of legislative and code cycle changes with recommended updates.

LOW
Optional Add-Ons

Council presentation, phased ordinance drafting support, or annual maintenance retainer.

INVESTMENT

Fixed-fee. Transparent scope. No surprises.

50% upfront • 50% on delivery • Travel separate or included by location • TML member discounts available

DIAGNOSTIC SCAN
$8,500 – $15,000
High-level review of 3–5 priority chapters
Quick wins on building regs, penalties, zoning, or taxation. Ideal entry point for budget-conscious cities.
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RECOMMENDED FOR MOST CITIES
FULL COMPLIANCE AUDIT
$25,000 – $55,000
Complete review of all chapters + exhibits + New Laws Queue + Severity Edition
Best for most general-law cities. Comparable in scope to recent Chandler engagement (118+ findings).
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AUDIT + IMPLEMENTATION
$45,000 – $85,000
Full audit + up to 3 follow-up meetings + ordinance amendment drafting assistance
For cities ready to act immediately on findings and update code provisions.
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ENTERPRISE RETAINER
$12,000 – $25,000 / yr
Annual audit + ongoing code maintenance + staff & council training
Post-audit partnership. Discounts for multiple jurisdictions and TML members.
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PROVEN IMPACT
118+
actionable findings
12
CRITICAL issues

Recent engagement for a comparable Texas general-law city surfaced critical gaps in building codes, penalty structures, oil & gas regulation, sex-offender ordinances, and authority provisions — before they became expensive problems.

Ultra vires exposure reduced
Penalty caps aligned
Code defensibility strengthened
WHO THIS IS FOR

Texas general-law municipalities and their advisors.

Mayors, City Secretaries, and Administrators in cities ~1,000–15,000 population operating under general-law constraints.
City attorneys seeking specialized second-look support on complex preemption and Dillon’s Rule questions.
Texas Municipal League districts, small-city caucuses, and counties exploring ordinance modernization.

Ready to reduce your city’s legal exposure?

Schedule a no-obligation 30-minute code risk assessment. Full audit delivered in 4–8 weeks with Council-ready summary.

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NATIVE CHAOS HOLDINGS LLC • STRATEGIC INNOVATION CONSULTING