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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 K. VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT |
Sec. 13.4133. EMERGENCY RATE INCREASE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
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(a) Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 13.187 of this code, the commission may authorize an emergency rate increase for a utility for which a person has been appointed under Section 13.4132 of this code or for which a receiver has been appointed under Section 13.412 of this code if the increase is necessary to ensure the provision of continuous and adequate services to the utility's customers.
(b) A utility that receives an emergency rate increase under this section shall provide to each ratepayer notice of the increase as soon as possible, but not later than the first utility bill issued at the new rate.
(c) The commission shall schedule a hearing to establish a final rate within 15 months after the date on which an emergency rate increase takes effect. The commission shall require the utility to provide notice of the hearing to each customer. The additional revenues collected under an emergency rate increase are subject to refund if the commission finds that the rate increase was larger than necessary to ensure continuous and adequate service.