Public act, liberal construction.
San Antonio City Charter, art. XII, § 161
in effectSec. 161. - Public act, liberal construction.
This Charter shall be deemed a public act and may be read in evidence without pleading or proof, and judicial notice shall be taken in all courts and places. It is intended by this Charter to promote a more efficient and effective government for the city and to secure for the people improved representation in legislation, and greater economy and efficiency in administration. To that end, it is directed that all provisions of this Charter shall be liberally construed, and the council is vested with all legislative powers required to augment these provisions and to insure at all times the effective operation of this Charter.
(Ord. No. 2024-08-08-0550, § 1, 8-8-24/Elec. 11-5-24)
Source: City of San Antonio, City Code, City Charter and Unified Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/san_antonio/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH_ARTXIIGEPR_S161PUACLICOFetched: 10/27/2026