87R10255 CXP-F
By: Paul, et al. H.B. No. 2268
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to disconnection notices for water and sewer service.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The heading to Section 13.137, Water Code, is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 13.137. UTILITY [OFFICE AND OTHER] BUSINESS PROCESSES
AND [LOCATIONS OF UTILITY;] RECORDS[; REMOVAL FROM STATE].
SECTION 2. Section 13.137, Water Code, is amended by adding
Subsection (d) to read as follows:
(d) A utility shall mail and hand deliver in a separate
written statement a disconnection notice to a customer at least 14
days before the date the utility disconnects the customer's
service, unless a shorter time is authorized by the utility
commission.
SECTION 3. The change in law made by this Act applies only
to a disconnection of water or sewer service that is scheduled on or
after September 15, 2021.
SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.