Texas HB4269 allows certain municipalities to create bill payment assistance programs for utility customers.

Texas HB4269 amends the Local Government Code to allow the board of trustees of certain municipalities to establish bill payment assistance programs for utility customers. This applies to low-income customers whose service was disconnected for nonpayment three or more times in a year, and customers aged 75 or older who received a disconnection notice for nonpayment. The bill takes effect immediately if passed by a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4269 allows certain municipalities to create bill payment assistance programs for utility customers.

Texas HB4269 amends the Local Government Code to allow the board of trustees of certain municipalities to establish bill payment assistance programs for utility customers. This applies to low-income customers whose service was disconnected for nonpayment three or more times in a year, and customers aged 75 or older who received a disconnection notice for nonpayment. The bill takes effect immediately if passed by a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.