13.192 – PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES. Payments made in lieu
Texas Water Code § 13.192
Summary
This law prohibits water and sewer utilities from using funds received from school or hospital districts to cover payments made in lieu of taxes to municipalities. It ensures that such payments are not classified as operational expenses when setting utility rates for these districts.
Utilities cannot use school or hospital district funds for tax payments.
Payments in lieu of taxes are not operational expenses for rate setting.
Protects school and hospital districts from increased utility rates.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES. Payments made in lieu law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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