Texas SB1169 amends provisions for public utility agencies, including ratepayer rights and agency powers.

Texas SB1169 amends the Local Government Code and Water Code to modify the operations and powers of public utility agencies. The bill allows public entities to jointly invest in and leverage funding for water infrastructure with the North American Development Bank. It specifies that a public utility agency can issue bonds and other securities to raise money for facility purposes. The bill also outlines the rights of ratepayers, including the ability to appeal rate changes to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Texas SB1169 amends provisions for public utility agencies, including ratepayer rights and agency powers.

Texas SB1169 amends the Local Government Code and Water Code to modify the operations and powers of public utility agencies. The bill allows public entities to jointly invest in and leverage funding for water infrastructure with the North American Development Bank. It specifies that a public utility agency can issue bonds and other securities to raise money for facility purposes. The bill also outlines the rights of ratepayers, including the ability to appeal rate changes to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.