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TX SB2701

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Creighton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits municipalities from charging higher water or sewer utility rates specifically to entities that qualify for sales tax or ad valorem tax exemptions

  • Requires that tax-exempt entities receive the same utility rates as other entities receiving comparable water or sewer service

  • Adds new Section 552.916 to the Local Government Code, titled "Prohibition on Rate Discrimination"

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to rates established by municipalities for water or sewer service for certain entities.

Taxation

Last Action

Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs4/3/2025

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