Nothing in this Charter except as otherwise specifically provided shall affect or impair the rights or provisions of persons who are City officers or employees at the time of its adoption.
(Charter adopted by election of 11/4/97)
All rights, claims, actions, orders, contracts, and legal administrative proceedings shall continue except as modified pursuant to the provisions of this Charter.
(Charter adopted by election of 11/4/97)
(A) 
All City ordinances, rules, and regulations in force on adoption of this Charter and not in conflict with it shall remain in force until altered, amended or repealed by the Council. All rights of the City under existing franchises and contracts are preserved in full force and effect.
(B) 
Any ordinances, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Charter are repealed as of the date of adoption of the Charter.
(C) 
Any laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations applicable to Type A General Law municipalities and not also applicable to Home-Rule Municipalities in the State of Texas shall be superseded upon adoption of this Charter. Any such ordinances, rules, or regulations are repealed as of the date of adoption of this Charter.
(Charter adopted by election of 11/4/97)