Texas Administrative Code
Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION
Part 2 - PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS
Chapter 24 - SUBSTANTIVE RULES APPLICABLE TO WATER AND SEWER SERVICE PROVIDERS
Subchapter J - WHOLESALE WATER OR SEWER SERVICE
Section 24.319 - Commission Order to Discourage Succession of Rate Disputes
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) If the commission finds the protested rate adversely affects the public interest and sets rates on a cost of service basis, then the commission shall add the following provisions to its order:
(b) The effective period for the provisions issued pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall expire upon the earlier of three years after the end of the test year period, or upon the seller and purchaser entering into a new written agreement for the sale of water or sewer service which supersedes the agreement which was the subject of the proceeding where the commission granted the petition or appeal and set a cost of service rate. The provisions shall be effective in proceedings pursuant to a new petition or appeal if the petition or appeal is filed before the date of expiration.
(c) For purposes of subsection (b) of this section, the "test year period" is the test year used by the commission in the proceeding where the commission granted the petition or appeal and set rates on a cost of service basis.