Texas SB1513 establishes an income-based assistance fund to provide bill payment assistance and discounts for low-income electric customers.
Texas SB1513 amends the Utilities Code to create an income-based assistance fund, an account in the general revenue fund. Money in the fund can be appropriated for programs assisting low-income electric customers, including bill payment assistance and discounts. The Public Utility Commission (PUC) will reimburse electric cooperatives, municipally owned utilities, and retail electric providers for the assistance they provide. The fund consists of appropriations, gifts, grants, donations, and investment earnings.
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