Texas Utilities Code

§ 181.008 — AUTHORITY RELATING TO TRANSPORT OR SALE

UT § 181.008Title 4. DELIVERY OF UTILITY SERVICES · Part B. PROVISIONS REGULATING DELIVERY OF SERVICES · Ch. 181. MISCELLANEOUS POWERS AND DUTIES OF UTILITIES · Art. A. POWERS AND DUTIES OF GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATIONS

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(a)A gas or electric corporation has the power to generate, make, manufacture, transport, and sell gas, electric current, and power to an individual, the public, or a municipality for any purpose.

(b)A gas or electric corporation may:

(1)impose reasonable charges for an action taken under Subsection (a); and

(2)construct, maintain, and operate power plants and substations and any machinery, apparatus, pipe, pole, wire, device, or arrangements as necessary to operate its lines in this state.

Legislative history

Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.