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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to benefits and protections for residential electric |
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customers. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 39.101, Utilities Code, is amended by |
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amending Subsections (b)(6) and (b)(7) and adding Subsection (b)(8) |
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to read as follows: |
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(b)(6) to be protected from unfair, misleading, or |
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deceptive practices, including protection from being billed for |
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services that were not authorized or provided; [and] |
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(b)(7) to have an impartial and prompt resolution of |
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disputes with its chosen retail electric provider and transmission |
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and distribution utility; and [.] |
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(b)(8) to have access to average, level, and deferred |
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payment plans year round. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives |
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a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as |
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provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this |
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Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this |
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Act takes effect September 1, 2011. |