Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 212.046
The municipality, a county, or an official of another governmental entity may not issue a building permit or any other type of permit for development on lots or tracts subject to this subchapter until a development plat is filed with and approved by the municipality in accordance with Section 212.047.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.