Terms of Use

The information provided on this Website is for general informational and educational purposes only.

Information regarding permits, building codes, inspections, zoning, setbacks, fees, applications, construction requirements, and similar matters may change without notice and may vary depending on the jurisdiction, property, project, and individual circumstances.

Nothing on this Website constitutes legal, engineering, architectural, surveying, code-compliance, or other professional advice.

You are responsible for confirming all requirements applicable to your project directly with the appropriate:

• City
• County
• Building department
• Planning or zoning department
• Permitting authority
• Homeowners association
• Utility provider
• Licensed professional
• Other applicable governmental or regulatory authority

Do not begin construction or make financial, contractual, or construction decisions solely based upon information appearing on this Website.

Texas Municipal Permits is a privately operated informational resource.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, this Website is not a government website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, operated by, or acting on behalf of any city, county, state, federal agency, permitting department, building department, or other governmental entity.

Links to governmental websites are provided for convenience and informational purposes.

We attempt to provide useful and accurate information; however, we do not warrant that Website content is complete, current, accurate, or applicable to every project.

Permit requirements, building codes, application procedures, fees, inspections, zoning rules, and government website addresses can change.

Government authorities and other third parties control their own rules, requirements, websites, and information.

Nothing on this Website guarantees:

• Issuance of a permit
• Approval of construction plans
• Approval of a particular project
• Compliance with building codes
• Successful inspection
• Project cost
• Project timeline
• Eligibility to build a particular structure

Final determinations concerning permits and code compliance are made by the appropriate authorities.

Texas Municipal Permits is affiliated with Benchmark Decks, a deck construction company.

The Website may contain links to Benchmark Decks or information concerning Benchmark Decks' services.

Visitors are not required to hire Benchmark Decks in order to access the informational content available on this Website.

Any construction services provided by Benchmark Decks are governed by separate agreements between Benchmark Decks and its customers.

The Website may link to governmental agencies, municipalities, counties, businesses, contractors, manufacturers, or other third-party websites.

Links are provided as a convenience and do not constitute a guarantee concerning the accuracy, availability, policies, services, or content of those websites.

We are not responsible for third-party websites or their content.

Unless otherwise indicated, original Website text, graphics, branding, layout, and other original content are owned by or licensed to Texas Municipal Permits or Benchmark Decks and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

Government documents and other public materials remain subject to whatever rights and restrictions apply to those materials.

You may not use the Website to:

• Violate applicable law
• Interfere with Website security or operation
• Introduce malicious software
• Attempt unauthorized access to Website systems
• Misrepresent your identity
• Copy or republish substantial portions of original Website content for commercial use without authorization
• Use automated systems in a manner that materially interferes with normal Website operation

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

We do not guarantee that the Website will always be available, error-free, current, accurate, or suitable for a particular construction project.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Texas Municipal Permits, Benchmark Decks, and their respective owners, employees, agents, affiliates, and service providers will not be liable for losses or damages arising from reliance upon general informational content on this Website, including decisions concerning permits, construction, inspections, code requirements, property improvements, project expenses, or third-party information.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, these Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

We may revise these Terms periodically. Updated Terms will be posted to this page with a revised effective date.

Questions concerning these Terms may be directed to: