Utility Services
Gas Utilities
Advance Payments
A gas utility or a municipally owned utility may not require a state agency or institution of higher education to pay for service before the service is provided.
However, the utility may enter into an agreement with a state agency to establish a level or average monthly service billing plan. The agreement must require quarterly reconciliation of the leveled or equalized bills.
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Texas Utilities Code, Sections 101.003(7)–(8),(14)–(15) and 104.255(a),(c).
Certain Assessments
The rates a gas utility or a municipally owned utility charges a state agency may not include an amount representing a:
- Gross receipts assessment
- Regulatory assessment
–or– - Similar expense of the utility
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Texas Utilities Code, Sections 101.003(7)–(8),(15), 104.202(a).
Late Payments
The Railroad Commission of Texas is required to adopt rules on the payment of bills by a state agency to a gas utility or a municipally owned utility. The rules must be consistent with the prompt payment law.
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Texas Utilities Code, Sections 101.003(7)–(8),(15) and 104.255(b).