Texas Water Code
§ 13.143 — VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS
WA § 13.143Title 2. WATER ADMINISTRATION · Part B. WATER RIGHTS · Ch. 13. WATER RATES AND SERVICES · Art. E. RECORDS, REPORTS, INSPECTIONS, RATES, AND SERVICES
Statute text
View on source(a)A utility may implement as part of its billing process a program under which the utility collects from its customers a voluntary contribution, including a voluntary membership or subscription fee, on behalf of a local library, a volunteer fire department, or an emergency medical service.
(b)A utility that collects contributions under this section shall provide each customer at the time that the customer first becomes a customer, and at least annually thereafter, a written statement:
(1)describing the procedure by which the customer may make a contribution with the customer's bill payment;
(2)designating the local library, volunteer fire department, or emergency medical service to which the utility will deliver the contribution;
(3)informing the customer that a contribution is voluntary; and
(4)describing the deductibility status of the contribution under federal income tax law.
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Legislative history
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 263 (H.B. 693), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.