Texas SB2662 amends the Water Code to enforce drought contingency plans by water and sewer utilities.

Texas SB2662 amends the Water Code to mandate that drought contingency plans by water and sewer utilities include specific, quantified targets for water use reductions and enforcement procedures. These procedures may include fines, water rate surcharges, restriction of service, or discontinuation of service. The bill also allows utilities to discontinue, reduce, or impair service for nonpayment, compliance with a drought contingency plan, nonuse, or other similar reasons.

Texas SB2662 amends the Water Code to enforce drought contingency plans by water and sewer utilities.

Texas SB2662 amends the Water Code to mandate that drought contingency plans by water and sewer utilities include specific, quantified targets for water use reductions and enforcement procedures. These procedures may include fines, water rate surcharges, restriction of service, or discontinuation of service. The bill also allows utilities to discontinue, reduce, or impair service for nonpayment, compliance with a drought contingency plan, nonuse, or other similar reasons.