TX HB4269

Grants exclusive authority to the board of trustees managing a municipality's utility system to establish bill payment assistance programs for eligible customers

Covers low-income customers whose utility service was disconnected for nonpayment three or more times during a calendar year

Covers customers aged 75 or older who have received a disconnection notice for nonpayment of utility bills

Applies only to municipalities described in Section 1502.070(a)(2)(B) of the Government Code (specific municipal classification)

Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025