All and singular, the rights, powers and provisions of Tex. Transportation Code §§ 313.001 et seq. are hereby adopted by the city for each street and alley improvement; provided, however, that, all existing powers relating to street improvements and special assessments to abutting property and the true owners thereof, whether express or implied, shall in no way be affected, nor the city deprived thereof, by the provisions of this section.
(1998 Code, § 106-1)