Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Water Code § 51.340: CERTAIN DAMAGES CAUSED BY SEWAGE BACKUP.

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WATER CODE
TITLE 4. GENERAL LAW DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 51. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER H. WASTE DISPOSAL AND CONTROL OF STORM WATER

(a) A district may pay actual property damages caused by the backup of the district's sanitary sewer system regardless of whether the district 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.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 181 (S.B. 1140), Sec. 1, eff. May 28, 2011.

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