Sec. 104.257. INSPECTION FOR CONSUMER. (a) A consumer may have a meter or other measuring device tested by a gas utility:
(1) once without charge, after a reasonable period of presumed accuracy that the regulatory authority establishes by rule; and
(2) at a shorter interval on payment of a reasonable fee established by the regulatory authority.
(b) The regulatory authority shall establish reasonable fees to be paid for other examining or testing of a measuring device on the request of a consumer.
(c) If the consumer requests the test under Subsection (a)(2) and the measuring device is found unreasonably defective or incorrect to the substantial disadvantage of the consumer, the fee the consumer paid at the time of the request shall be refunded.
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
Section 104.251. General Standard
Section 104.252. Authority of Regulatory Authority Concerning Standards
Section 104.253. Rule or Standard
Section 104.2545. Required Service to Public Retail Customer
Section 104.2551. Electronic Billing
Section 104.256. Examination and Test of Instrument or Equipment; Inspection