Hallsville Access to Buildings for Reading Meters ordinance (§ 705.250)
Chapter 705: Water Regulations · Article I. Rules and Regulations for Water Use
In short: The Water Superintendent, anyone authorized by the superintendent or Board of Aldermen, and meter inspectors must be given ready access to buildings and premises where water meters are located to read, inspect, test and repair them. It's unlawful to interfere with, prevent or obstruct their work.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Said City Water Superintendent and every person authorized by him/her or by the Board of Aldermen and all meter inspectors shall have ready access to the premises, place or buildings where such meters are located for the purpose of reading, examining, testing and repairing the same and examining and testing the consumption, use and flow of water, and it shall be unlawful for any person or corporation to interfere with, prevent or obstruct said Water Superintendent or such other authorized person or inspector in their work hereunder. Every consumer of City water shall take the same upon the conditions prescribed by this Article.
Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 705.250
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.