Sec. 552.912. CERTAIN DAMAGES CAUSED BY SEWAGE BACKUP. (a) A municipality or a river authority, other than a river authority listed in Subsection (c), may pay actual property damages caused by the backup of the municipality's or river authority's sanitary sewer system regardless of whether the municipality or river authority would be liable for the damages under Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
(b) This section does not waive governmental immunity from suit or liability.
(c) This section does not apply to the Trinity River Authority, the San Jacinto River Authority, the Sabine River Authority, or the Lower Neches Valley River Authority.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1119 (H.B. 1174), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 13 - Water and Utilities
Subtitle A - Municipal Water and Utilities
Chapter 552 - Municipal Utilities
Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 552.901. Relocation or Replacement of Water or Sewer Laterals
Section 552.902. Operation of Certain Electric Light and Power Systems by Home-Rule Municipalities
Section 552.903. Agreement With Conservation and Reclamation District
Section 552.904. Lease of Natural Gas Distribution System by Certain Municipalities
Section 552.905. Operation of Cable Tv Systems by General-Law Municipalities
Section 552.906. Municipal Utility Plants
Section 552.907. Construction of Water or Wastewater Improvements to Preserve Water Quality Aquifer
Section 552.909. Prohibited Employment of or Contracting With Former Trustee or Board Member
Section 552.912. Certain Damages Caused by Sewage Backup
Section 552.913. Combined Heating and Power Systems in Certain Municipalities
Section 552.914. Utility Contracts for Certain Municipalities