The city is a type A general law municipality, as provided in
V.T.C.A., Local Government Code section 6.011 et seq.
(1999 Code, sec. 2-1)
There is adopted the aldermanic form of government for the city.
(1999 Code, sec. 2-2)
(a)
Before
the city shall be liable for damages for personal injuries of any
kind, or for injuries to or destruction of property of any kind, the
person injured, or the owner of the property injured or destroyed,
or someone in his behalf, shall give the mayor and the city council
notice in writing of such injury or destruction, duly verified, within
six months after the injury or destruction has been sustained, stating
in such written notice when, where and how the injury or destruction
occurred, and the apparent extent of the injury or destruction, the
amount of damages sustained, the amount for which the claimant will
settle, the actual residence of the claimant by street and number
at the date the claim is presented, and the actual residence of such
claimant for six months immediately preceding the occurrence of such
injuries or destruction, and the names and addresses of the witnesses
upon whom he relies to establish his claim; and a failure to so notify
the mayor and the city council within the time and manner specified
in this section shall exonerate, excuse and exempt the city from any
liability whatsoever. Nothing in this section shall conflict with
the laws of the state.
(b)
The
notice requirements stated in this section do not apply if the governmental
unit has actual notice that death has occurred, that the claimant
has received some injury, or that the claimant’s property has
been damaged.
(1999 Code, sec. 2-3)
