Looking up and down the street (via Google maps) that the side street comes off of, it looks like there are as many fences that violate the law as comply with it as far as front height goes. Many of the non-complying fences are iron, and all are more pleasing than this. I disagree with the politician. this looks worse than a Texas prison.
From the name on the property, I do wonder if this is a swinger’s club - “Moonstar Adventure” - and thus the need for privacy for the planned party.
Many residential areas of W Texas have brick or cinder block fences due to high winds, sand storms and blizzards. Six to eight foot of these type of fences are common.