Texas Utilities Code

§ 36.156 — AUTOMATIC TEMPORARY RATES

UT § 36.156Title 2. PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY ACT · Part B. ELECTRIC UTILITIES · Ch. 36. RATES · Art. D. RATE CHANGES PROPOSED BY REGULATORY AUTHORITY

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(a)The rates charged by the electric utility on the 185th day after the date the utility files the rate-filing package required by Section 36.153 automatically become temporary rates if:

(1)the 185-day period has been extended under Section 36.154(b); and

(2)the regulatory authority has not issued a final order or established temporary rates for the electric utility on or before the 185th day.

(b)On issuance of a final order, the regulatory authority:

(1)shall require the electric utility to refund to customers or to credit against future bills:

(A)money collected under the temporary rates in excess of the rate finally ordered; and

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Legislative history

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