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TX SB2499
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judith Zaffirini
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AI Summary
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Requires regulatory authorities to consider whether a water or sewer utility is in compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rules when setting a reasonable return on invested capital for rate approvals
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Mandates that regulatory authorities evaluate whether a utility complied with TCEQ rules during the historic test year when determining reasonable and necessary expenses for rate-setting purposes
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Applies only to rate proceedings under Chapter 13 of the Water Code that begin on or after the effective date; proceedings already underway remain governed by existing law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the consideration of compliance with rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in approving rates for water or sewer utility services.
Utilities
Last Action
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
4/3/2025