13.247 – AREA WITHIN MUNICIPALITY. (a) If an area is
Texas Water Code § 13.247
Summary
This law allows retail public utilities to provide and extend services within municipal boundaries unless the municipality uses eminent domain to acquire their property. It ensures utilities can operate within their certified areas while respecting municipal authority. This affects utility companies and municipalities in Texas.
Utilities can extend services within municipal boundaries.
Municipalities can use eminent domain to acquire utility property.
Utilities must operate within their certified areas of necessity.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's AREA WITHIN MUNICIPALITY. (a) If an area is 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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