Texas Water Code

§ 13.0441 — FEES CHARGED BY MUNICIPALITY TO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS

WA § 13.0441Title 2. WATER ADMINISTRATION · Part B. WATER RIGHTS · Ch. 13. WATER RATES AND SERVICES · Art. C. JURISDICTION

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(a)This section applies only to fees charged by a municipality for water or sewer service to a public school district.

(b)Notwithstanding the provisions of a resolution, ordinance, or agreement, a public school district charged a fee that violates Section 13.088 may appeal the charge by filing a petition with the utility commission. The utility commission shall hear the appeal de novo, and the municipality charging the fee has the burden of proof to establish that the fee complies with Section 13.088. The utility commission shall fix the fees to be charged by the municipality in accordance with this chapter, including Section 13.088.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 849 (H.B. 2369), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2017.