Texas § UT.104.255 - BILLING
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§ UT.104.255. BILLING
BILLING. (a) A gas utility or municipally owned utility may not bill or otherwise require the state or a state agency or institution to pay for service before the service is provided. (b) The railroad commission shall adopt rules concerning payment of bills by the state or a state agency to a gas utility or municipally owned utility. The rules must be consistent with Chapter 2251 , Government Code. (c) This subtitle does not prohibit a gas utility or municipally owned utility from entering into an agreement with the state or a state agency to establish a level or average monthly service billing plan. An agreement under this subsection must require reconciliation of the leveled or equalized bills quarterly. Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § UT.104.255
What does The Texas Constitution § UT.104.255 cover?
Section UT.104.255 ("BILLING") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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