Sec. 51.078. PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN POWERS GRANTED BEFORE 1913. Powers granted before July 1, 1913, to a municipality by general law or special law continue to be powers of the municipality after it adopts a home-rule charter if the powers are made a part of the charter.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Organization of Municipal Government
Subtitle D - General Powers of Municipalities
Chapter 51 - General Powers of Municipalities
Subchapter E. Provisions Applicable to Home-Rule Municipality
Section 51.071. Subchapter Applicable to Home-Rule Municipality
Section 51.072. Authority of Local Self-Government
Section 51.073. Adoption of Charter Does Not Affect Rights and Claims
Section 51.074. Perpetual Succession
Section 51.075. Authority Relating to Lawsuits
Section 51.076. Authority Relating to Property
Section 51.077. Liability for Damages
Section 51.078. Preservation of Certain Powers Granted Before 1913
Section 51.079. Restrictions Applying to Nonbinding Referendum