Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 51.013
Authority Relating to Lawsuits

51.001
Ordinance, Rule, or Regulation Necessary to Carry out Other Powers 51.002
Ordinance or Rules Inconsistent with State Law Prohibited 51.003
Municipal Act or Proceeding Presumed Valid 51.011
Subchapter Applicable to Type a General-law Municipality 51.012
Ordinances and Regulations 51.013
Authority Relating to Lawsuits 51.014
Authority to Contract 51.015
Authority to Hold, Purchase, Lease, or Convey Property 51.016
Adoption and Use of Seal 51.017
Continuation of Powers, Duties, Penalties, and Suits After Change to Type a General-law Municipality 51.018
Ownership and Sale of Property After Change to Type a General-law Municipality 51.031
Subchapter Applicable to Type B General-law Municipality 51.032
Ordinances and Bylaws 51.033
Authority Relating to Lawsuits 51.034
Authority to Hold and Dispose of Property 51.035
Authority, Duties, Privileges 51.051
General Powers of Type C General-law Municipality 51.052
Alternative General Powers for Certain Type C General-law Municipalities 51.071
Subchapter Applicable to Home-rule Municipality 51.072
Authority of Local Self-government 51.073
Adoption of Charter Does Not Affect Rights and Claims 51.074
Perpetual Succession 51.075
Authority Relating to Lawsuits 51.076
Authority Relating to Property 51.077
Liability for Damages 51.079
Restrictions Applying to Nonbinding Referendum