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(a) In this section, “subdivided or platted property” means property that:
(1) has been platted under Chapter 212; or
(2) has been subdivided or platted by a map or plat that is filed for record in the office of any county clerk and that contains a dedication of the property for public use for a street or alley right-of-way or for a public utility easement.
(b) A municipality located in a county with a population of less than 700,000 may not make an assessment or other charge for the construction of improvements to a water or sewer system against any property or property owner, regardless of who initiates the request for the construction, unless the property is located in an area that has been subdivided or platted for at least the 10 years preceding the date of the assessment.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 552.073. Restrictions in Certain Counties - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/local-government-code/loc-gov-t-sect-552-073/
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