Hallsville Use of Branches ordinance (§ 705.110)
Chapter 705: Water Regulations · Article I. Rules and Regulations for Water Use
In short: Whoever applies for a water main connection, or takes it over after them, is responsible for any branches off that connection, including paying the water rents or rates and any violations of this chapter in installing, using or maintaining those branches.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Whenever branches are used with any such connection, the applicant for the main connection or the person or corporation in his/her succession using the same shall be responsible for all such branches and the payments of the water rents or rates herein required and for the violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter in the placing, use and maintenance of such branches.
Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 705.110
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.