Texas SB947 amends Water Code to change procedures for granting single certification for water or sewer service in areas annexed by municipalities.

Texas SB947 amends the Water Code to modify the process for granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer service in areas incorporated or annexed by a municipality. The utility commission must grant single certification to the municipality. If the municipality requests property transfer, the commission must determine the compensation for the retail public utility. A party aggrieved by the commission's final order can appeal to the district court of Travis County within 30 days.

Texas SB947 amends Water Code to change procedures for granting single certification for water or sewer service in areas annexed by municipalities.

Texas SB947 amends the Water Code to modify the process for granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer service in areas incorporated or annexed by a municipality. The utility commission must grant single certification to the municipality. If the municipality requests property transfer, the commission must determine the compensation for the retail public utility. A party aggrieved by the commission's final order can appeal to the district court of Travis County within 30 days.