This law restricts retail public utilities from obtaining service area certificates within large municipalities unless they have the municipality's consent. It specifically applies to cities with populations of 500,000 or more, ensuring local control over utility services.
Applies to municipalities with populations over 500,000.
Utilities need municipal consent for service area certificates.
Protects local governance over utility services.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OR EXTRATERRITORIAL 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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