The City shall have all the rights and powers granted to municipalities and cities under the general laws, and all the rights and powers of self-government that now exist or may hereafter be granted to Home Rule Cities by the Constitution and the general and special laws of the State of Texas, together with all the rights and powers so granted as fully and completely as though they were enumerated in this Charter. Such rights and powers, whether expressed or implied, shall be exercised and enforced in the manner prescribed by applicable State Law or by this Charter, and when not prescribed herein, in such manner as shall be provided by ordinance or resolution of the City Council. This Charter shall not be construed as a mere grant of enumerated powers, but shall be construed as a general grant of power and not as a limitation of power on the government of the City in the same manner as the Constitution of Texas is construed as a limitation on the powers of the legislature. Except where expressly prohibited by this Charter, each and every power under Article
XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Texas, which it would be competent for the people of the City to expressly grant to the City shall be construed to be granted to the City by this Charter.
The rights and powers of the City under this Charter shall be
construed liberally in favor of the City. In the event of conflict
between the City and other governmental agencies or bodies, corporations,
or individuals, the specific mention of particular rights or powers
in this Charter shall not be construed as limiting in any way the
general rights or powers stated in this Article. In addition, should
any phrase, clause, sentence, or provisions of this Charter be declared
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity and applicability
of the remainder of this Charter shall not be affected.