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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 79(R)

House Bill 1224

House Author:  Puente

Effective:  6-17-05

Senate Sponsor:  Duncan


            A take-or-pay contract is one in which a buyer agrees to pay even if delivery of a product or service is declined or otherwise does not occur.  In the context of water, for example, such a contract might exist between a wholesale supplier and a customer.  House Bill 1224 directs the executive administrator of the Texas Water Development Board to conduct a study to determine the effects, if any, that take-or-pay contracts have on water conservation efforts.  A report is due to the legislature by January 1, 2007, and the legislation expires on September 1, 2007.