SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY.
Austin City Code § 4-2-4
in effect§ 4-2-4 - SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY.
(A) A permit issued under this chapter does not create:
(1) a contract, either express or implied; or
(2) a duty or guarantee of response by the Police Department.
(B) The City retains immunity from liability and suit based on a decision by the Police Department not to respond to an activation of a permitted alarm system.
Source: 1992 Code Section 8-6-6(B); Ord. 031023-12; Ord. 031211-11.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT4BUREPERE_CH4-2ALSY_ART1GEPR_S4-2-4SOIMFetched: 10/27/2026
