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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the calculation of charges for a gas utility customer |
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after a leak is detected. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter F, Chapter 104, Utilities Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 104.2571 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 104.2571. ADJUSTMENT OF CHARGES ON DETECTION OF LEAK. |
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(a) A gas distribution utility that detects a leak in the utility's |
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distribution system shall recompute charges for customers not later |
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than the 60th day after the date the leak was detected to ensure |
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that the customers are not charged for gas that was not delivered as |
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a result of the leak. |
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(b) The regulatory authority may adopt rules necessary to |
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implement this section. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019. |