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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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WATER CODE |
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Title 2. WATER ADMINISTRATION |
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Subtitle B. WATER RIGHTS |
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Chapter 13. WATER RATES AND SERVICES |
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Subchapter F. PROCEEDINGS BEFORE REGULATORY AUTHORITY |
Sec. 13.188. ADJUSTMENT FOR CHANGE IN ENERGY COSTS
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(a) Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter, the commission by rule shall adopt a procedure allowing a utility to file with the commission an application to timely adjust the utility's rates to reflect an increase or decrease in documented energy costs in a pass through clause. The commission, by rule, shall require the pass through of documented decreases in energy costs within a reasonable time. The pass through, whether a decrease or increase, shall be implemented on no later than an annual basis, unless the commission determines a special circumstance applies.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, this adjustment is an uncontested matter not subject to a contested case hearing. However, the executive director shall hold an uncontested public meeting:
(1) on the request of a member of the legislature who represents the area served by the water and sewer utility; or
(2) if the executive director determines that there is substantial public interest in the matter.
(c) A proceeding under this section is not a rate case and Section 13.187 does not apply.