(A) Section 33.48(a) of the Tex. Property Tax Code provides that attorney's fees approved by the court and not exceeding 15% of the total amount of taxes, penalties and interest adjudged due the unit may be added to all existing suits, unless judgment has already been taken prior to January 1, 1982, the 15% attorney's fee may be collected once a suit has been filed, regardless whether or not judgment has been taken. The Code specifically provides that both the 15% penalty and the attorney's fees may not be charged.
(B) The city hereby adopts the provisions of the Tex. Property Tax Code § 33.48(a).
(Ord. 400, passed 4-26-1982)