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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to rates established by municipalities for water or sewer |
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service for certain entities. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter Z, Chapter 552, Local Government |
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Code, is amended by adding Section 552.916 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 552.916. PROHIBITION ON RATE DISCRIMINATION. A |
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municipality may not establish a rate for water or sewer utility |
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service applicable only to entities that qualify for a sales tax or |
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ad valorem tax exemption that is higher than a rate established for |
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entities that receive comparable utility service. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. |