Texas HB704 restricts disconnection of utility services during extreme weather and on weekends or holidays.

Texas HB704 amends the Utilities Code and Water Code to restrict disconnection of utility services during extreme weather and on weekends or holidays. Specifically, it prohibits retail electric providers, natural gas providers, and water or sewer utilities from disconnecting service to residential customers on weekends, holidays, or during extreme weather unless personnel are available to take payments and reconnect service. It also mandates that utilities work with customers to establish payment schedules for bills due during extreme weather emergencies.

Texas HB704 restricts disconnection of utility services during extreme weather and on weekends or holidays.

Texas HB704 amends the Utilities Code and Water Code to restrict disconnection of utility services during extreme weather and on weekends or holidays. Specifically, it prohibits retail electric providers, natural gas providers, and water or sewer utilities from disconnecting service to residential customers on weekends, holidays, or during extreme weather unless personnel are available to take payments and reconnect service. It also mandates that utilities work with customers to establish payment schedules for bills due during extreme weather emergencies.