Hallsville Liability for Damage and Breaks ordinance (§ 705.170)
Chapter 705: Water Regulations · Article I. Rules and Regulations for Water Use
In short: Anyone who connects to or uses city water agrees that the city is not liable, and that they won't file a claim against it, for damage or injury from broken mains, service pipes or equipment, interruptions in supply, or stoppages, alterations, extensions or renewals of the system.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
All connections and water applied for hereunder, and all water used hereunder, shall be upon the express condition that the said City shall not be liable, nor will any claim be made against it for damages or injury caused by reason of the breaking of any main, branches, service pipe, apparatus or appurtenances connected with said system or plant, or any part or portion of said plant, or for any interruption of the supply, or by reason of the breakage of machinery, or by reason of stoppage, alterations, extensions or renewals.
Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 705.170
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.