Texas HB5197 modifies the eligibility criteria for ratepayers to appeal water, drainage, or sewer rates with the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Texas HB5197 amends Section 13.043(c) of the Water Code to change the eligibility criteria for ratepayers to file an appeal regarding water, drainage, or sewer rates with the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The bill specifies that an appeal must be initiated by filing a petition for review within 90 days after the effective day of the rate change or, if appealing under certain conditions, within 90 days after the governing body of the municipality or affected county makes a final decision.

Texas HB5197 modifies the eligibility criteria for ratepayers to appeal water, drainage, or sewer rates with the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Texas HB5197 amends Section 13.043(c) of the Water Code to change the eligibility criteria for ratepayers to file an appeal regarding water, drainage, or sewer rates with the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The bill specifies that an appeal must be initiated by filing a petition for review within 90 days after the effective day of the rate change or, if appealing under certain conditions, within 90 days after the governing body of the municipality or affected county makes a final decision.