13.255[4/4] – SINGLE CERTIFICATION IN INCORPORATED OR ANNEXED
Texas Water Code § 13.255[4/4]
Summary
This law outlines the conditions under which a municipality or franchised utility can acquire the service area of a retail public utility. It requires a determination of substandard service or unreasonable rates before such an acquisition can proceed.
Municipalities must prove substandard service or unreasonable rates.
Court or utility commission oversees the acquisition process.
Abandonment of application allows for court or commission authorization.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's SINGLE CERTIFICATION IN INCORPORATED OR ANNEXED 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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