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13.0421 – RATES CHARGED BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALLY OWNED | Texas Law

Learn about Texas's RATES CHARGED BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALLY OWNED law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.

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13.0421 – RATES CHARGED BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALLY OWNED

Texas Water Code § 13.0421

Summary

This law regulates how municipally owned water and sewer utilities can charge rates to wholesale customers, particularly those serving residents outside municipal boundaries. It prevents municipalities from imposing surcharges on municipal utility districts before annexation occurs.

Applies to certain municipally owned water and sewer utilities.

Prohibits surcharges for services before annexation.

Targets wholesale customers serving non-residential users.

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