Sec. 104.057. CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN EXPENSES. (a) In establishing a gas utility's rates, the regulatory authority may not allow as a cost or expense an expenditure:
(1) described by Section 102.154 that the regulatory authority determines to be not in the public interest; or
(2) for legislative advocacy.
(b) The regulatory authority may allow as a cost or expense reasonable charitable or civic contributions not to exceed the amount approved by the regulatory authority.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Gas Utility Regulatory Act
Chapter 104 - Rates and Services
Subchapter B. Computation of Rates
Section 104.051. Establishing Overall Revenues
Section 104.052. Establishing Fair Rate of Return
Section 104.053. Components of Adjusted Value of Invested Capital
Section 104.054. Depreciation, Amortization, and Depletion
Section 104.055. Net Income; Allowable Expenses
Section 104.056. Treatment of Certain Tax Benefits
Section 104.057. Consideration of Certain Expenses
Section 104.058. Consideration of Profit or Loss From Sale or Lease of Merchandise
Section 104.059. Pension and Other Postemployment Benefits
Section 104.060. Consideration of Compensation and Benefit Expenses