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TX SB2499

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judith Zaffirini

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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