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Senate Bill 997 |
Senate Author: Nichols |
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Effective: 9-1-21 |
House Sponsor: Harris |
Senate Bill 997 amends the Water Code to prohibit the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC), in an applicable proceeding to review a water rate charged under a written contract or in an applicable appeal by a retail public utility on the amount paid for water or sewer service under a written contract, from holding a hearing on or otherwise prescribing just and reasonable amounts to be charged under the contract unless the PUC determines that the amount charged under the contract harms the public interest. The bill provides for judicial review of the determination and for the amendment by the contracting parties of the amount charged under the contract after the determination becomes final.